Posted in Accident & Injury on December 11, 2017

By William J. Price A contingency fee contract delays a lawyer’s legal payment until a financial result is reached between the client and the defendant’s insurance company. The verdict or settlement includes compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Under a contingency arrangement, the attorney’s payment is a percentage – usually 33%… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 8, 2017

As patients, we expect our health care systems to function smoothly and safely. Our nation’s clinics, hospitals and health care facilities should offer high levels of care as well as advanced treatments and technologies. Yet that doesn’t always happen. The ECRI Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care, publishes annual reports on the… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 6, 2017

When you think of distracted driving, what comes to mind? Most people think of talking on a cell phone or sending a text message while driving. But there are many other forms of distracted driving that can be just as dangerous.

Posted in Firm News on December 6, 2017

Local and state bar associations, the National Business Institute, and other organizations regularly host opportunities for attorneys to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours. Elk & Elk attorneys are often invited to share their extensive experience in various areas of personal injury law with their peers in the legal community at these events.

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 6, 2017

Whether we like it or not, self-driving cars are in our future. A report by BI Intelligence estimates that there will be 10 million self-driving vehicles on the roads by 2020. A recent article in Scientific American highlights an important issue: Even though self-driving cars are programmed to be safe, and safety tests confirm that,… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on December 6, 2017

Workplace accidents and injuries are an unfortunate reality in the modern workplace. Even more unfortunate is the fact that every year in the United States, thousands of workers die in work-related accidents. Although any worker can suffer an on-the-job injury, there are certain industries that see more incidents.

Posted in Uncategorized on December 6, 2017

Anticipating the birth of your child probably includes some measure of anxiety about the process. Whether you plan to check in to a Washington hospital or birthing center, or have the baby at home, you may worry about all those things that are outside your control.  No matter how natural the process seems, there...

Posted in Uncategorized on November 27, 2017

For many Washington families, the process of finding and selecting a nursing home for their elderly loved ones is not a decision taken lightly. Rather, many families spend significant time, thought and resources to find a perfect fit and a facility where their loved one will be treated compassionately with access to quality care....

Posted in Firm News on November 25, 2017

Elk & Elk attorney William Price will share his extensive experience in auto injury litigation and help others gain a better understanding of effective strategies for working with insurance companies at an upcoming National Business Institute live seminar in Worthington.

Posted in Uncategorized on November 23, 2017

When you get a prescription in Washington, you probably get an informational pamphlet or printout with it that explains the possible side effects, along with the proper use of the medication. The information on the side effects is something drafted by the medicine’s manufacturer and other agencies that monitor medications to ensure users know...