Posted in Medical Malpractice on August 28, 2014

Although some birth defects occur due chromosomal abnormalities or genetics, others can birth injuries, which are the result of poor prenatal care or medical malpractice. Your baby may suffer from lifelong physical, emotional and mental issues as a result of the negligence of a healthcare provider that you trusted. In such a case, working with… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 26, 2014

Personal Injury attorney David Elk recounts what happened to a former U.S. Navy seal when he was thrown from his motorcycle in a hit and run accident.   If you’ve been involved in a car accident, nothing is more frustrating and alarming than the other driver speeding off from the scene, failing to take responsibility or… read more

Posted in Community Outreach on August 22, 2014

Anyone who went to a hospital within the Community Health Systems network may be at risk for identity theft. In a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Community Health Systems said it was attacked during April and June of this year by an “Advanced Persistent Threat” group believed to be operating out of… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on August 13, 2014

Summer is almost over and soon students will be heading back to school, but for thousands of kids, football training camp has already begun. While the media has been focused on concussions and traumatic brain injuries, heat injuries remain a major concern for youth football players and other student athletes. August in Ohio often includes… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on August 13, 2014

After the recent multi-million dollar Pradaxa lawsuit settlement, patients who suffered a bleeding injury while taking the anticoagulant Xarelto may wonder if they have a legal claim. For more than 50 years, patients with an abnormal heart rhythm known as nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib not due to valve problems) used a blood thinner called warfarin… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 5, 2014

Ohio personal injury attorney Mindy Elk Fisher shares important information about filing a claim after a motor vehicle accident.   Dealing with the aftermath of an automobile accident can be frustrating and exhausting as you deal with the other driver, their insurance company and your own insurance company to clean up the mess. Once it’s… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on August 1, 2014

Johnson & Johnson has asked all hospitals to return a surgical device that can spread cancer in women being treated for uterine growths called fibroids. The company has instituted a voluntary “worldwide market withdrawal” of the surgical tool known as a laparoscopic power morcellator. During laparoscopic hysterectomies and myomectomies, surgeons use a power morcellator to… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on July 25, 2014

Personal Injury Attorney Arthur Elk recounts the tragic story of a young boy who died due to a doctor’s failure to properly diagnose a serious medical condition. As a parent, one of the worst things that can happen is for one of your children to suffer through a serious injury or harm. It’s devastating and heartbreaking…. read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 23, 2014

Dealing with the death of a family member is tragic. Knowing that the death could have been avoided makes the process of grieving and recovery even more difficult. Wrongful death claims cannot compensate for the pain of losing a loved one, but they can provide much needed financial assistance to the family and provide closure…. read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 17, 2014

As people age, they may become less able to physically defend themselves or stand up to an abusive caregiver. There are more than half a million reports of this each year, and professionals estimate that at least a few more million cases occur annually but are simply not reported. Abuse may come in many forms,… read more