Posted in Accident & Injury on December 31, 2016

No parent wants to believe their child would put themself in harm’s way by driving while impaired or riding with another driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, living in denial about the possibility of your teen driver taking part in these life-threatening activities is one of the most dangerous...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Medical Malpractice on December 27, 2016

New Ohio Supreme Court ruling highlights unintended consequences of state’s cap on noneconomic damages. On Dec. 14, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that capping noneconomic damages awarded to a teenage victim of sexual assault did not violate her constitutional rights. The victim’s $3.6 million jury verdict was reduced to just $500,000 after the cap...

Posted in Community Outreach on December 22, 2016

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, Elk & Elk welcomed members of the Cleveland community to the firm’s W. 25th St. office for a Holiday Celebration. The event was free and open to the public. Families were treated to visits and photos with Santa, refreshments, gifts and more. Senior Partner David Elk stopped by to celebrate...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 21, 2016

[caption id="attachment_4972" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Yankee Candle.[/caption] ‘Tis the season to make sure gifts, given and received, are safe to use. The Yankee Candle Company, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, recently issued a voluntary recall on its line of Luminous Collection candles. The company received an influx of consumer...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 8, 2016

Driving in winter weather is a dangerous challenge for even the most skilled motorists. While it may be tempting to take away your teen driver's keys at the first sign of snow, there will come a time when they will need to brave the winter roads. Wouldn’t you rather them be prepared? Follow these...

Posted in Community Outreach on December 7, 2016

On Friday, Dec. 9, Elk & Elk kicks off the second annual Hardwood Classics Nights series in partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers during their matchup against the Heat. The team is turning back the clock and turning up the orange at six home games throughout the 2016-17 season. To pay homage to the teams...

Posted in Firm News on December 5, 2016

The success of a law firm is measured by independent review, peer recognition and client satisfaction. The attorneys of Elk & Elk respect each of these perspectives, and are humbled by the continuous recognition as Super Lawyers by their peers. Five Elk & Elk attorneys were recognized on the top 100 in Ohio list,...

Posted in Community Outreach on November 13, 2016

[caption id="attachment_4919" align="alignright" width="300"] Help us stock the pantry at St. Augustine Hunger Center on Nov. 23![/caption] During the holidays, many of us reflect on the things we are grateful for, and how we can use our resources, time or skills to help those who are less fortunate. Whether you’re looking for a way...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on November 3, 2016

By William J. Price On Feb. 4, 2016, model and social media celebrity Katie May died at the age of 34 after suffering a stroke. Last month, a new Los Angeles Coroner's Office report suggested her death was potentially caused by chiropractic neck manipulation to relieve a pinched nerve. According to the American Chiropractic...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 28, 2016

[caption id="attachment_4902" align="alignright" width="224"] Source: Pinterest[/caption] If you’re a Pinterest addict or frequently browse DIY sites, you’ve probably come across instructions for creating Halloween candy buckets out of laundry pod containers. Fluorescent orange Tide PODS® tubs can easily be transformed into pumpkins, and others can be used to construct a child’s favorite movie character...