Posted in Firm News on October 23, 2012

Election Day is still two weeks away, but more than 800,000 Ohioans have already cast their vote. If you are not one of those more than 800,000, Elk & Elk encourages you to research the candidates and issues and be sure to vote on Election Day. If for some reason you cannot make it out… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on October 23, 2012

A Cleveland-area cardiologist is being investigated by the FBI and his work is being probed by three Northeast Ohio hospitals to determine if he unnecessarily placed stents in the hearts of patients. If you believe you have been a victim of this medical negligence, speak to a Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer today for a free… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 22, 2012

Earlier this year, Ohio joined the growing list of states with bans on texting and driving, yet many states are discovering how difficult it is to stop texting and driving and enforce the bans. A total of 38 states ban texting while driving, and many municipalities have their own texting and driving ordinance.  In many… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on October 15, 2012

The recall of peanut butter and other peanut products linked to a salmonella outbreak has expanded again – this time to include raw and roasted peanuts. Sunland Inc., a New Mexico food company, has already recalled peanut butter brands sold at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger, Target and Costco. The FDA has warned consumers… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on October 10, 2012

The meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid shots continues to spread and turn more deadly, with 12 deaths and 120 people sickened – numbers that are expected to rise. The outbreak is linked to contaminated steroid injections, and as many as 13,000 people may have received the medicine between May 21 and Sept. 24, the… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 5, 2012

Ghouls and ghosts and goblins should be the only things kids have to be afraid of during the Halloween season.  Distracted or unsafe drivers should not be an issue. But unfortunately, they can be. That’s why as drivers, we need to be extra aware as Halloween approaches. If you aren’t a parent, you might not… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on October 5, 2012

Foodborne illnesses kill more than 3,000 people each year in the United States. One in six Americans become sick from a foodborne illness annually. With numbers like that, it’s no wonder that food recalls are on the rise and awareness of the issue seems to be rising, as well. Food recalls in the United States… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on October 2, 2012

For millions of Americans, a large percentage of their monthly budgets must go toward prescription medications. Millions of dollars are spent on prescription drugs each year in our country. Ninety percent of senior citizens and 57 percent of non-senior citizens rely on at least one prescription drug on a daily basis. Combine these numbers with… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 25, 2012

Most kids love to play on trampolines. Bouncing up and down on a backyard trampoline looks like a lot of fun, but one expert says use of the popular piece of equipment should be strongly discouraged. Michele LaBotz, co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ statement on trampoline safety, says that even safety features such… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 21, 2012

By now, we all are aware of the dangers of texting or using other electronic devices while you are behind the wheel. In 2010, more than 1.2 million accidents involved drivers who were talking on their phones or texting. In response, many states have enacted laws banning the use of cell phones by drivers. Last… read more