Posted in Accident & Injury on September 30, 2019

Throughout the month of September, we’ve been sharing safety tips to protect our students in and around their schools and buses. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our September School Safety Series. By Michael Eisner Whether you’re running late for work or hurrying to get the kids home after school, drop-off and...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 18, 2019

By William J. Price Impaired driving kills and injures thousands of innocent people across the country each year. According to the CDC, 29 people die in crashes involving a drunk driver each day – one death every 50 minutes. Each of these deaths is an avoidable tragedy, and a recent crash that made headlines...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 11, 2019

  Do you know when to stop for school buses? If you’re running late on your commute or already frustrated with traffic, it’s tempting to blow off the rules and hope for the best. But is shaving a minute or two off your commute worth the risks? Between 2008 and 2017, more than 1,200...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 6, 2019

In recent weeks, Clevelanders may have noticed electric scooters coasting the streets again. After Bird’s controversial attempt to launch its service last August, the electric scooters were quickly removed from the city. Concerns included where people should ride, where the scooters should be left, and whether they should be allowed in traffic. Now, popular...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 3, 2019

Throughout the month of September, we’ll be sharing safety tips to protect our students in and around their schools and buses. Stay tuned for more posts in our September School Safety Series. By Michael Eisner Have you ever wondered why speed limits are so low in school zones? When it comes to car accidents...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 21, 2019

By William J. Price Medication is often a key factor to track in your auto accident case. The kind of medication, the amount you are prescribed, and the number of pills you receive can all help to establish how severely you were injured in the accident. For example, say you weren’t taking any medication...

Posted in Firm News on August 15, 2019

Elk & Elk is excited to announce Managing Partner Jay Kelley and Partner Marilena DiSilvio were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Edition. Jay Kelley Managing Partner Jay Kelley has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2016 for his representation of plaintiffs in both the Personal...

Posted in Uncategorized on August 1, 2019

Most of the time, dogs are friendly pets. They are called man’s best friend, after all. However, some dogs are more aggressive than others, even when they do not feel threatened. By law, dog owners of consistently aggressive dogs must register their dog to provide public information that their dog is dangerous. Many families...

Posted in Uncategorized on July 30, 2019

There is no question that drivers who use their cellphones to make calls, text, map out directions or compose an email while behind the wheel put people in danger. In 2017 alone, more than 3,100 people were killed in distracted driving accidents, and thousands more were injured in similar collisions. Surprisingly, motorists have taken...

Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2019

Statistically, Seattle does not have safe drivers. Whether that is because of poorly-maintained roads, decreased visibility or distraction, many people suffer. No matter what type of vehicle you drive, you may forget that you take people’s lives into your hands when you shift into gear. And in many cases, other drivers are not the...