Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on May 3, 2021

Wrong-way auto accidents have always been a problem. Unfortunately, this devastating threat is not going away. Wrong-way crashes are increasing. According to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS), there were 2,008 deaths from wrong-way driving crashes on divided highways between 2015 and 2018. That is up 34 percent from the previous...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident on April 19, 2021

With the arrival of spring comes warm weather, fresh flowers, green grass and … motorcycles?!? That’s right. According to AAA, Ohioans can expect more motorcycles on the roads in the coming months. Despite the pandemic, 2020 saw a surge in motorcycle fatalities (212) and serious injuries (1,176). These numbers represent an increase of 33...

Posted in Community Outreach, Firm News on April 15, 2021

Elk & Elk is proud to join the Columbus Blue Jackets in honoring the men and women who serve our country. As the presenting partner of Military Salutes, we‘re excited to celebrate active-duty military members and veterans throughout the NHL season. Military Salutes recognizes Harry Diehl Name: Harry Diehl Hometown: Ellerslie, Maryland Military Branch: Army Air...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on April 8, 2021

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sending out a warning about a new scam involving text messages about unemployment insurance. If you receive a text like this, do not respond to it. If you received a text like the one pictured, do not respond to it or click any attachments or links. The message...

Posted in In the news on April 7, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Ohio’s new ‘stand your ground’ law goes into effect WBNS – A law expanding where Ohioans can use lethal force in self-defense went into effect Tuesday. The measure expands the so-called “stand your ground” right from an individual’s house and car to any place,...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on April 7, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a new warning to the public: if you make or buy a fake COVID-19 vaccination record card, you are breaking the law. The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General and the FBI are advising the public to be aware of: Individuals selling fake...

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 6, 2021

We’ve all tripped at one time or another. Usually, the cause is something innocent—untied shoes, not paying attention or just plain clumsiness. But what happens if you slip and fall on someone else’s property, through no fault of your own? Can you file a claim if you are seriously injured? The answer is yes,...

Posted in In the news on March 31, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Donald Trump The Washington Post – Two Capitol Police officers who battled the mob of Donald Trump supporters that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 are suing the former president for the physical and emotional injuries they say they...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Class Action, Consumer Protection, Drug & Medical Devices, Firm News, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Product Liability, Product Recall, Truck Accident, Workplace Injuries and Claims on March 25, 2021

What is a Statute of Limitations? Most people have heard the phrase “statute of limitations,” but what does it really mean? In legal terms, statute of limitations sets limits on the length of time available to take legal action. The time limits vary depending on the state and the type of case. For personal injury… read more

Posted in In the news on March 24, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. “Hey, stop that vehicle, that lady is drunk” Court News Ohio – Ohio’s highest court is set to hear arguments on whether a passerby’s warning justified a drunken driving stop in a case both sides agree could change how people can alert authorities to...