Posted in Medical Malpractice on August 18, 2015

Not all hospitals are the same. In fact, one recent study showed patients who undergo common surgeries are safer at busy hospitals that perform the procedures regularly. Hospital surgical volume matters An article published in U.S. News and World report has shed the light on a little-known surgical risk: inexperience. Extrapolating data from Medicare statistics,… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Community Outreach on August 18, 2015

The Portage County Safe Communities Coalition kicked off their annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” event on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. The event featured local speakers who have endured personal losses due to alcohol-related crashes, local law enforcement and government officials. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a partnership… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 7, 2015

Earlier this year, the Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments about liability for injuries to children involving school buses. The issue in the case was whether school bus drivers are liable for injuries and fatalities when students do not go straight home after leaving the bus.  Although the court dismissed the case, the general issues are… read more

Posted in Community Outreach on July 30, 2015

Elk & Elk sponsors annual Kyrie Irving ProCamp On July 25 and 26, Elk & Elk sponsored the annual Kyrie Irving ProCamp at Mentor High School. The sold-out event attracted nearly 600 boys and girls in grades 1 through 12. Participants were divided into smaller groups according to age to maximize their instruction time. Top… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on July 23, 2015

The Elk & Elk law firm is pleased to announce it has purchased an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for use in an emergency. This life-saving device is located on the first floor of our Mayfield Heights location, near the restrooms. Now employees, clients and visitors to the Elk & Elk building will have a better chance… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on July 10, 2015

Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women in the United States and the most commonly diagnosed gynecologic cancer[1]. Prior to a hysterectomy or fibroid removal (myomectomy), the FDA estimates that approximately 1 in 350 women have an unsuspected uterine sarcoma, a type of uterine cancer that includes leiomyosarcoma.[2] Stages of Endometrial (Uterine)… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on July 6, 2015

Liquid nicotine in e-cigarettes has been responsible for thousands of poisonings, prompting the federal government to impose regulations. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-operated products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. They turn chemicals, including nicotine, into an aerosol that is inhaled by the user—which is commonly referred to as “vaping.” E-cigarettes are… read more

Posted in Community Outreach on June 23, 2015

On Saturday, June 20, Elk & Elk employees joined the fun at Mayfield Area Relay for Life’s Carnival for a Cure to benefit the American Cancer Society. The 12-hour event attracted 28 teams, 70 volunteers and 191 participants from Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Lyndhurst and surrounding areas. More than $34,000 was raised by participating teams prior… read more

Posted in Community Outreach on June 12, 2015

On Sunday, June 7, Elk & Elk joined more than 4,100 supporters at the 15th Annual Race for the Place to benefit The Gathering Place. The event, held at Beachwood Place, is the largest local celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day. Elk & Elk was a sponsor of Race for the Place 2015, and partner… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 12, 2015

Fireworks are erupting in Ohio—political fireworks, that is. In recent years, state legislators have been hearing from advocates on both sides of the fireworks debate. Some feel that fireworks are too dangerous, and cite their life-altering impact on consumers, including severe eye injuries, loss of limbs, and even death. Manufacturers, on the other hand, are… read more