Posted in Accident & Injury on December 21, 2015

Driving when you’re impaired or distracted is always dangerous – but add low visibility, the potential for ice and snow and the pressures that come with the holiday season, and December just might be one of the most dangerous months to be on the road. This year, avoid the four most dangerous holiday driving...

Posted in Firm News on December 21, 2015

Wondering what to do with those unused vacation days? Grab the family and explore Ohio during the holidays! Reminder: Not all events are open daily. Please see the links below for additional details, registration and fees. Ohio Holiday Events   Northeast Ohio Cleveland Botanical Garden Glow Through Jan 3 Glow is Cleveland's winter spectacular...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 18, 2015

By William J. Price Deer hunting has always been about tradition. As a kid, I tagged along to learn the nuances of what to do and what not to do when killing an animal. As an adult, I imparted the family wisdom to my kin and relished the time alone with my children who...

Posted in Firm News on December 2, 2015

Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. announces the recognition of their trial attorneys as Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. CLEVELAND, OH (December 2, 2015) – The personal injury law firm of Elk & Elk® is proud to announce that five of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers Top 100 Ohio...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on November 24, 2015

Each year, doctors implant about a quarter of a million IVC filters into patients at risk for blood clots. New studies have revealed serious dangers associated with these devices. Doctors usually treat blood clots with an anticoagulant, also know as a blood thinner. However, blood-thinning medicines are not safe for some people. If you are at...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on November 23, 2015

[caption id="attachment_4182" align="alignright" width="300"] Cooking is the number one cause of home fires.[/caption] For many Americans, the best part about Thanksgiving is sitting down to a delicious home-cooked holiday dinner with friends and family. Unfortunately, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and the greatest number of them occur on Thanksgiving Day. The...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on November 11, 2015

More than 5,000 lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson for failure to warn doctors and consumers that Risperdal can cause boys to grow large breasts, a condition known as gynecomastia. Risperdal Litigation At least 1,500 Risperdal cases have been consolidated in Pennsylvania on behalf of individuals who allege the drug caused excessive male breast...

Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on October 8, 2015

Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. is proud to announce its designation as “Green Certified” through the CMBA Green Initiative Certification program for the years 2015-2017. On October 2, 2015, Elk & Elk was among more than 40 law firms and offices recognized as “Green Certified” during the David Webster Greener Way to Work luncheon, hosted...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on August 18, 2015

Not all hospitals are the same. In fact, one recent study showed patients who undergo common surgeries are safer at busy hospitals that perform the procedures regularly. Hospital surgical volume matters An article published in U.S. News and World report has shed the light on a little-known surgical risk: inexperience. Extrapolating data from Medicare...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Community Outreach on August 18, 2015

The Portage County Safe Communities Coalition kicked off their annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” event on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. The event featured local speakers who have endured personal losses due to alcohol-related crashes, local law enforcement and government officials. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a...