Posted in Accident & Injury on June 20, 2018

Ohio residents know that summertime is synonymous with road construction. In fact, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation, nearly 8,000 projects are slated for this season. And whether you are a motorist navigating roads under construction or the workers tackling projects to improve roadways, safety should be a top priority this summer. Last...

Posted in Health & Wellness on June 14, 2018

It’s a top priority for most adults to ensure that a parent or elderly loved one is well looked after by an accountable caregiver. Yet, multiple studies estimate that more than 1 in 10 seniors in the United States have experienced elder abuse. An elderly adult may be embarrassed, scared or unable to talk...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 12, 2018

For a lot of people, summertime means more time spent outside, enjoying various warm-weather activities and adventures. Unfortunately, summertime can also be a time of increased likelihood of accidents and injuries. More time spent in pools, outdoors, and doing recreational activities means more opportunities for these incidents to happen. (more…)

Posted in Medical Malpractice on June 12, 2018

Two of the most important tenets of medical care are trust and privacy. When medical workers violate the trust or privacy of a patient, his or her health and rights could be put in jeopardy. Unfortunately, this happens far too often when reckless or negligent care providers, medical staff and hospitals fail to take...

Posted in Firm News on June 11, 2018

These are troubling statistics: Both infant mortality rate and premature delivery rate in Ohio are trending high over the past few years. In fact, Ohio ranks among the highest in the United States. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 5, 2018

Now that warm weather has finally arrived, time on the lake is a tempting way to spend another Ohio summer. Before setting out, it’s important to remember boating season offers its own unique challenges and risks. A few precautions before you hit the water can help make your summer one to remember, instead of...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on June 4, 2018

When it comes to the opioid epidemic plaguing Ohio and the rest of the U.S., many questions arise as to how and when we arrived at this crisis point – and what part pharmaceutical companies have played. One of the most addictive and problematic drugs involved is OxyContin. It is a popular drug that...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 4, 2018

In Ohio, it’s against the law to text and drive; in many other states, it’s against the law to even use a handheld phone while driving. The laws prohibit these distracting behaviors because they put people in danger. Unfortunately, millions of people still get distracted by their phones behind the wheel. They watch movies...

Posted in Firm News on May 31, 2018

Skilled paralegals play a critical role in the success of any law firm, and those employed by Elk & Elk are no exception. While there is no standard educational background or licensing required to work as a paralegal in Ohio, the Ohio State Bar Association offers a voluntary credentialing program guided by objective standards...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on May 30, 2018

When babies are born very early, it is crucial that they receive competent, continuous medical attention. Often, these babies have highly underdeveloped body organs and systems, including their immune system. As a result, they can get very sick very quickly. One step that clinicians often take to protect babies in this situation is administering...