Posted in Accident & Injury on March 13, 2019

By William J. Price For years, you’ve suffered pain from severe arthritis, an old back injury, or some other condition. Your doctors always said you’d need surgery at some point down the road, but there was no need to rush it. Then, you were hurt in an accident. During your recovery from your recent injuries,… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on March 3, 2019

Residents in Washington State who are concerned about the ongoing problems associated with vehicle accidents may well be interested to learn about ways to improve safety on the road. Over the past few years, more and more companies are working to develop autonomous vehicles. There are many assertions made about how these vehicles may...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 3, 2019

Documentation is among the most important tasks that nurses in Washington can perform to keep patients safe from medical errors. Elite Learning notes that a recent study revealed over 250,000 deaths annually are attributable to medical errors. By providing the right information in the right place at the right time, nurses can help eliminate...

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2019

When people think of animal bites, they often think of dog bites. This is especially true when we think about pet bites. However, other types of pets can bite, too. And like a dog bite, they can lead to severe injuries and massive medical bills. For instance, one woman attempted to feed a cat that… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on February 22, 2019

Falls are unpredictable. As we age, they become potentially more dangerous. A fall can result in a wide range of serious injuries, including back injuries, broken hips or limbs or a traumatic brain injury. Falls are especially common in the winter, when sidewalks and outdoor surfaces are often covered with a layer of ice and… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 22, 2019

We probably all know someone who thinks they are a much better driver than everyone else. They maintain that everyone else on the road is disrespectful, slow and bad at driving. They are the only ones who know how to drive well. However, these same drivers who admire their own driving capabilities above all others… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 20, 2019

Ohio has a significant Amish population, with nearly 60,000 Amish living throughout the state. The counties with the highest Amish populations include Holmes County and Geauga County. Since the Amish do not use motor vehicles, they typically travel by horse and buggy. Ohio motorists must accommodate Amish buggies. For example, they should leave a few… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on February 20, 2019

For most Washington families, the birth of a child is a joyous time filled with celebration and love. Most pregnancies progress to full term without issue. However, complications can occur in even the healthiest mothers. At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. we often represent clients whose child sustained injuries at or near the time...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on February 18, 2019

Each year millions of MRIs are performed across the U.S. This common procedure helps doctors diagnose health problems and injuries by using powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body.

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 15, 2019

Riding with other people in the car is something many of us do every day, whether the other people in the car are our children, carpoolers, friends or an Uber driver. In fact, it may be more common than ever for people to ride-share or carpool. Considering how often people ride in the car with… read more