Posted in Health & Wellness on August 8, 2018

For nine long months, expectant mothers wait for the arrival of their child. And for most mothers, this is only the first chapter in a long story that is the life of a child. But something is going on in the U.S. A concerning number of women are dying in childbirth or shortly after....

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 7, 2018

It's something no population wants to hear: That its infant mortality rate and premature delivery rates are high and rising. But in Ohio, it's a reality. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 1, 2018

Did you know that over the past five years, more Ohioans have been killed in car accidents during the month of August than in any other month? As noted in an article on the deadliest month for Ohio drivers, 563 people died in motor vehicle crashes in August between 2013 and 2017. By comparison,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 26, 2018

Distracted driving is a dangerous practice, something that all drivers should avoid. But drivers don’t let these dangers stop them from using phones while they drive. In fact, distracted driving is more of a problem than ever. Distracted Driving Accidents on the Rise Over the past two years, there has been a 14.4 percent...

Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on July 25, 2018

Every occupation comes with some amount of risk to people’s safety, whether they might be crushed in a machine or develop carpal tunnel. And certain accidents can happen no matter where a person works, from slipping on a wet floor to getting hit by a falling object. That said, some occupations are more dangerous...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 24, 2018

The Ohio State Fair is a much-loved and anticipated event. Unfortunately, this year serves as a reminder to many Ohioans of the tragedy that happened one year ago. At the 2017 Ohio State Fair, a tragic accident occurred on the Fire Ball ride, killing 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell and injuring several others. The ride fell...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on July 24, 2018

[caption id="attachment_13675" align="alignright" width="300"] Image: Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.[/caption] Pharmaceutical giant Bayer recently announced it would no longer sell its controversial Essure® contraceptive device in the United States. The decision follows years of concerning reports of dangerous complications and injuries. (more…)

Posted in Health & Wellness on July 19, 2018

Elk & Elk recently published a SlideShare discussing Ohio's rising infant mortality rate and premature delivery rate. Please view this presentation to learn more: Ohio's Rising Infant Mortality Rate & Premature Delivery Rate from The Law Buzz

Posted in Medical Malpractice on July 19, 2018

Having a child is one of the most incredible, life-changing experiences a mother can have. However, as exciting as this event is, labor and delivery can also be very frightening and stressful. The reality is that complications do happen during childbirth. And these complications can lead to serious birth injuries that can affect a...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 18, 2018

Technology has revolutionized driving. Up until about 20 years ago, drivers relied on paper maps to find their way. Cars with driverless features are slowly replacing human-operated vehicles. By 2020, 10 million self-driving cars are expected to be on the road. (more…)