Posted in Class Action, Workplace Injuries and Claims on May 16, 2019

On April 27, Youngstown-based Falcon Transport shut down operations without warning, leaving hundreds of employees without jobs, pay, or benefits. Many of its truckers were stranded around the country after being told to stop working immediately.   Elk & Elk is representing affected employees in a class action to recover back pay and a variety… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2019

If your children ever played in a bounce house, they probably had a great time. Due to their previous fun, you may consider renting an inflatable for their next birthday party or your family reunion. Large inflatable toys can be an excellent way to entertain children. However, you may want to consider the types...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Product Liability on May 14, 2019

  On May 13, a California jury awarded a massive $2.055 billion verdict in the latest lawsuit claiming popular weed killer Roundup causes cancer. The damages were awarded to plaintiffs Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who have been fighting cancer for nearly a decade. Alva Pilliod was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in 2011…. read more

Posted in Uncategorized on May 14, 2019

With companies like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb going public this year, you would likely agree that the sharing economy is in full swing. But these aren’t the only services designed to provide momentary convenience without the related costs of ownership. Companies like Bird and Lime provide electric scooters in some of the largest cities...

Posted in Uncategorized on May 13, 2019

During pregnancy, every parent hopes for a strong and healthy baby. None of them expect their child to suffer a birth injury. And birth injuries are actually quite rare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that only one in 33 babies suffer a birth injury. However, many of those situations involve...

Posted in Uncategorized on May 6, 2019

When car accidents occur in Seattle, it is likely understood that those who cause them typically had no intention to do so. Even in cases were recklessness is apparent, those guilty of it may never have intended for their actions to cause harm to another. Some may see that lack of intent as reasoning...

Posted in Uncategorized on May 4, 2019

For some people, motor vehicle accidents may be especially likely during certain times. For example, someone who is under a lot of pressure at work may be more likely to collide with another vehicle, and this may also be true for someone who has been experiencing sleep problems. In this blog, we will look...

Posted in Uncategorized on May 3, 2019

Ever since Saturday afternoon, people across the state and the country have been speculating what led up to the devastating crane collapse in Seattle. King5 News in Seattle reports that the Washington Department of Labor and Industries wrapped up its inspection of the scene, but the investigation is not over yet. The investigation may...

Posted in Uncategorized on May 2, 2019

Coffee and Seattle are two words that seem synonymous to many people in the Pacific Northwest. Many days, you probably get out of bed and make your coffee before going to meet your friend or business partner at Starbucks. Hitting the 405 without caffeinating first is virtually unconscionable. But did you know that when...

Posted in Uncategorized on May 1, 2019

When you seek medical care, you may feel as though your providers have all the say in your treatment plan. But while they have undergone training and are competent, they are human and just as capable of making errors as anyone else. As a patient, you likely understand less about the medical field than...