Posted in Car Accident on September 11, 2025

Being hit by an uninsured driver in Ohio can turn an already stressful car accident into a maze of forms, phone calls, and financial worries. Knowing how insurance companies go after uninsured drivers helps you understand what happens next, how to protect your claim, and where compensation can still come from. At Elk +...

Posted in Motorcycle Accident on September 11, 2025

Motorcycle crashes can happen in an instant, leaving behind serious injuries, lengthy recoveries, and costly medical care. At Elk + Elk, we’ve helped riders and passengers across Ohio rebuild their lives after these devastating events. The Ohio helmet law is more than a regulation in the traffic code. Wearing a helmet can reduce the...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on August 28, 2025

What You Need to Know Ohio may allow malpractice claims when cancer misdiagnosis results from substandard care. Cancer misdiagnosis includes false negatives, false positives, and incorrect cancer types. Roughly 11% of cancer patients are misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis can delay treatment or cause unnecessary procedures. Ohio malpractice deadlines can vary based on individual circumstances. Uncertainty is...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on August 28, 2025

Key Takeaways Memory loss after a car accident may result from brain injury or emotional trauma. Memory problems may appear days or weeks after a crash. Medical records are essential for linking memory loss to a crash-related brain injury. Ohio claims may seek compensation for treatment, lost income, and cognitive effects. Family or coworker...

Posted in Car Accident on August 28, 2025

Essential Information About Police Accident Reports in Columbus Columbus requires police reports for crashes involving injury, death, or significant property damage. Property damage over $1,000 generally requires a police report in Columbus. Ohio crash reports are generally public records unless an active criminal case restricts access. Insurers typically require accident notice within 24 to...

Posted in Motorcycle Accident on August 15, 2025

What You Need to Know Ohio requires drivers to remain at the crash scene and exchange information. Medical evaluation can document injuries and connect them to the accident. Ohio motorcycle victims may recover medical expenses and lost wages. Compensation may decrease when the rider shares fault for the crash. Fatal motorcycle claims may allow...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Health & Wellness, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on August 15, 2025

Key Takeaways QuoteWizard ranked Dayton among the worst U.S. cities for driving behavior. Dayton ranked second nationally for speeding and third for traffic citations. Cleveland ranked fourth nationally for speeding violations among major U.S. cities. QuoteWizard analyzed speeding, citations, accidents, and DUIs across 70 cities. Safe driving habits include obeying traffic laws and avoiding...

Posted in Personal Injury on August 8, 2025

Key Takeaways Ohio recognizes pain and suffering as non-economic damages. Ohio generally caps non-economic damages in most personal injury cases. Catastrophic injuries may be exempt from Ohio’s non-economic damages caps. Pain and suffering may be calculated using multiplier or per diem methods. Ohio bars recovery when a claimant is 51% or more at fault....

Posted in Motorcycle Accident on August 8, 2025

What You Need to Know Ohio law prohibits motorcycle lane splitting under all traffic conditions. Ohio requires motorcycles to operate within a single traffic lane. Lane filtering and lane splitting both violate Ohio traffic law. Ohio allows compensation if injured riders remain under 51% at fault. Lane splitting violations may increase liability after motorcycle...

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 7, 2025

If you’re a student or looking for advice to share with your child, check out this post: Cyberbullying and School Bullying – A Student’s Guide to Taking Action. Cyberbullying isn’t just a kid problem; it’s a legal one. In Ohio, schools are legally required to respond to harassment, even when it happens online. But...