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8 Common Mistakes of Teen Drivers

As a teenager, getting a driver’s license brings a new sense of freedom. They don’t have to rely on others for rides and can drive to any destination they want. With this freedom comes a new form of responsibility on the road. Within the first year of having their license, teens are 10 times...

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Teaching Children School Bus Safety

October 18-22, 2021, is School Bus Safety Week. Every day, more than 25 million children ride the bus to and from school. While this week focuses on sharing the road with school buses, it is important to touch on how to teach children about being safe while going to school.   Tips for Parents...

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Navigating Ohio’s Roundabouts

2021 Update. Once found almost exclusively in Europe, today, there are more than 7,000 roundabouts on our nation’s roadways. The United States first roundabouts were constructed over a century ago. What is a roundabout? A modern roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel counterclockwise around a center island. They are a replacement for traffic… read more

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Protecting Older Adults From Financial Scams

As adults get older, they become more susceptible to financial scams. Approximately 5 million adults 65+ are financially abused every year at an estimated loss of $36.5 billion. Here are different types of financial scams and how older adults can avoid them.   Types of Financial Scams Impersonators Scammers will call stating that they...

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Elk & Elk Partners to Speak at Case Western Reserve on Embryo Litigation

Elk & Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley, and Senior Partner David Elk are prepared to present their extensive experience at the Cleveland, Ohio Embryo Litigation: A Focus on Unique Legal Issues, Structural Challenges, and Resolution Platforms at the end of October. Cleveland, Ohio Embryo Litigation Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM...

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Avoiding Fires This Fall

October 3-9, 2021, is recognized as National Fire Prevention Week. This week is an excellent time to refresh on how to prevent fires and stay safe in the event of a fire. While fires happen all year round, they tend to increase during the fall and winter with more time being spent indoors.  ...

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Ohio Pumpkin Patches to Visit this Fall

With the start of fall and Halloween around the corner, finding the perfect place to get a jack-o-lantern can be difficult. We want to make that easier and provide our top picks for pumpkin patches around Ohio that the whole family will enjoy. Northern Ohio Leaders Farms 0064 Co Rd 16, Napoleon, OH 43545...

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Avoiding Aggressive Dogs

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what happens when playful barking and biting turns aggressive. Over 4.5 million people are attacked or bitten by a dog each year, with 51% children ages 5-9. Unfortunately, children are more at risk of being bit because they have difficulty understanding dog body language and mistake aggression for...

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Autonomous Cars

Autonomous cars are vehicles made to drive on their own in the absence of a standard driver. These vehicles were created to prevent human error while driving, which makes up around 94% of serious accidents. Since the start of 2021, 970 accident fatalities have occurred in Ohio compared to 864 in 2020. Weighing the...

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What Type of Car Seat Does Your Child Need?

September 19-25 is recognized as Child Passenger Safety Week to bring awareness on keeping children safe in the car. Car crashes are the leading cause of death in children under 13, with at least two children killed and 374 injured every day. In 2019, based on crashes where children have died, 38% of them...

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