Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 9, 2020

How to properly clean and disinfect your home during the COVID-19 crisis Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect. Clean Clean surfaces using soap and water. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces. High touch surfaces include: Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc. (more…)

Posted in Uncategorized on April 7, 2020

The birth of your child should be an exciting time, but if he or she suffers a birth injury, it can make this a scary time. Luckily, most birth situations end without any complications or issues. However, it can help to learn more about potential issues that your baby may be at risk for....

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Workplace Injuries and Claims on April 1, 2020

Updated: January 14, 2021 NOTE: If you are unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, more information can be found at unemploymenthelp.ohio.gov.   The Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, signed on December 27, 2020, extends and amends the following pandemic unemployment programs and benefits through March 13, 2021: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Once implemented, will provide up...

Posted in Product Liability, Product Recall on March 26, 2020

Ford, IKEA, RH, Whalen, Safavieh, and Home Depot announced product recalls. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an important recall remedy notice: Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some of the remedies identified in recall press releases may not be available at this time. Consumers should check with the recalling...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2020

From day-to-day errands to the inevitably long Seattle-area commute, Washington drivers spend a lot of their lives on the road. With over 5.5 million licensed motorists in the state, it is no surprise that even the most careful driver may end up in a potentially devastating accident, and even a relatively minor collision can leave an...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2020

Recent years have seen a greater emphasis placed in avoiding distracted driving (with a good deal of that placed on avoiding cell phone use while behind the wheel). There are, however, a number of other types of driving distractions that may be even more prevalent (and thus potentially more dangerous) than using a cell...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Health & Wellness, In the news on March 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused stress, anxiety and hardship for millions of people. COVID-19 is affecting 183 countries and territories around the world, with the number of confirmed cases growing each day. Social distancing, isolation, quarantine and economic uncertainty—these are scary and unsettling times. Simran Sethi of The New York Times interviewed noted psychologist and...

Posted in Firm News on March 20, 2020

Employee Spotlight is a bi-weekly feature where we get up-close-and-personal with members of our staff. Get to know the team at Elk & Elk and find out what makes us go. This week’s employee spotlight features Josie Matias, a receptionist in our Cleveland office. She’s been with Elk & Elk since January 2008. Tell...

Posted in Firm News on March 18, 2020

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women’s vital roles in American history. What better place for us to examine than the legal field? There have been many pioneering female lawyers and judges. We’ve highlighted a few. Arabella Mansfield First female lawyer In 1869, Arabella Mansfield became the first woman in the...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 11, 2020

Becoming a physician requires considerable schooling, and because doctors are typically highly trained, most people tend to believe what they tell them and follow their instructions accordingly. Like everyone else, though, doctors sometimes make mistakes, and when they make diagnostic errors, the repercussions may prove life-threatening. According to AARP, diagnostic errors are entirely too frequent across...