Posted in Uncategorized on July 5, 2019

An insurance company is likely to pay for your hospital bills and other expenses after you become injured in Washington. Does that mean that these companies are on your side? Unfortunately, they might not be acting in your best interest. If you believe that an insurer is looking out for you, this may lead...

Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2019

Many people hear about ways that drivers can help improve road safety by keeping their attention on the road and driving defensively. However, cities try to help enhance safety by adjusting the physical design of the road as well. Recently, Seattle has adopted many of these strategies–called traffic calming–to help keep our roads safer....

Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2019

Albert Einstein allegedly said: “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.” Many women may have gotten lost in one of your kisses over the years. Even so, you might seem more attractive if you are both a good kisser and...

Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2019

How much your car crash case settlement or judgement would be worth in Seattle would depend on a number of different factors. There is no specific figure that suits every case. The point of the personal injury law system is to make you whole, and the responsible parties should pay you until that happens. Some of...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2019

By William J. Price Many of us are forced to live with chronic pain caused by pre-existing conditions. Nerve damage, arthritis, and ongoing symptoms from previous injuries are just a few of the health problems you may have faced in the months or years leading up to your accident. Symptoms caused by pre-existing conditions...

Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2019

Many people find getting behind the wheel scary at first. But after you drive for some time, your confidence often increases – in some cases, perhaps too much so. Although nearly everyone believes they are an excellent driver, there are far too many accidents on I-5 each year for that to be necessarily true....

Posted in Uncategorized on June 24, 2019

Advanced technology has infiltrated nearly all areas of daily life, including health care practices. New technology has made it possible for physicians to share medical records, transmit prescriptions and record notes regarding patients’ history, allergies, adverse reactions, conditions and treatments. Just like other types of technology, however, glitches and mistakes can occur. Yet, when...

Posted in Uncategorized on June 24, 2019

Suffering through the trauma of a birth injury can be a challenge for both the baby and parents. Families expect to welcome healthy babies into their world, but the negligence of medical professionals can put both a child’s and mother’s life at risk during labor. And unfortunately, many birth injuries, like cerebral palsy, are...

Posted in Uncategorized on June 21, 2019

Most people have a daily routine that involves the use of many cosmetic products, such as soap, hair products, nail polish, deodorant, makeup, fragrance, and other products. However, when children are around, combining hygiene with their natural curiosity can be a dangerous combination. Most parents take safety precautions by plugging electrical outlets and blocking...

Posted in Firm News on June 18, 2019

On June 13, eight Elk & Elk team members were recognized during a ceremony for legal professionals who recently earned their Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification. Elk & Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley gave the keynote address during the event. OSBA CEO Mary Amos Augsburger and OSBA Paralegal Specialty Board Chair Vincent Holzhall...