Posted in Uncategorized on December 28, 2017

During a difficult labor, a health care provider may determine that the baby is at risk if it cannot be delivered quickly. In such cases, one of the options that may be presented is vacuum extraction. A mother who opts for vacuum extraction at a Washington hospital should be aware that it is not a...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 27, 2017

Most of us are used to seeing static speed limit signs on the side of a road or freeway. However, as driving conditions change, the posted speed limit is not necessarily the safest speed to drive. Winter weather can make for dangerous driving conditions in Ohio. Multiple car crashes and injury accidents are not uncommon… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 20, 2017

By William J. Price A gap in treatment is a period of time when there is no documented medical treatment. For example, if you are in an accident and do not go to the emergency room for over 30 days, there is a 30-day gap in treatment. A second type of gap can occur when… read more

Posted in Community Outreach on December 19, 2017

Elk + Elk is proud to be an active member of our Ohio community. Read on to learn more about a few of the causes our firm supported in 2017 and how you can join us in making a difference in the coming year.

Posted in Uncategorized on December 19, 2017

The Amtrak derailment near Tacoma, Washington, on December 18, 2017, was a devastating accident. The train was traveling from Seattle to Portland when it careened off its track over a stretch of Interstate 5. The train was traveling at a speed of 80 mph on a 30 mph stretch of track. Investigators are saying...

Posted in Uncategorized on December 16, 2017

Because doctors are required to complete rigorous educational requirements and participate in extensive on-the-job training before commencing a career, many Washington people place a high level of trust in their health care provider. However, there are times when doctors are at risk of making critical errors, which can result from exhaustion, carelessness or lack...

Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on December 15, 2017

Advances in medical technology are sometimes a double-edged sword. A prime example? Medical scans that use radiation to peer into human bodies. X-rays aren’t the only culprit. In fact, far greater doses of radiation are involved in CT scans, PET scans, fluoroscopy and nuclear medicine studies (though these doses are still considered low when compared… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on December 15, 2017

A car crashed into you on I-5 and caused serious injuries that sent you to a Washington hospital. There could have been a number of factors that led to the crash, and it could be negligent driving. We at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., understand how state law defines negligent driving in the first...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 14, 2017

Buying a Christmas tree is a quintessential part of the holiday season for many families. Unfortunately, when a Christmas tree is not securely fastened to the car, it can fly off the vehicle and cause tremendous damage. Here are some tips to help you safely transport a Christmas tree on your vehicle: Pack the right… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 13, 2017

It’s no secret that football players are at risk for concussions. Nor is it a secret that repeated concussions can cause long-term brain damage. However, the details of those risks have yet to be fully fleshed out. One recent study does shed light on how concussions differ – in location, severity and frequency – depending… read more