Posted in Health & Wellness on October 25, 2013

(Updated 10/15/2015) – Those eerie contact lenses you saw online might seem like the perfect addition to your Halloween costume, but decorative contact lenses may limit your vision and can cause permanent damage to your eyes. Also known as cosmetic or theatrical lenses, decorative contact lenses are used to change the look of your eyes,… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on October 24, 2013

           The birth of a baby should be a joyous occasion. However, sometimes things do not go as planned. Each pregnancy has its own challenges, such as health risks and the possibility of complications. Ideally, doctors and nurses should provide competent care, addressing issues as they arise and bringing the baby safely… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 23, 2013

It’s been less than a year since the tragic Newtown massacre. Yet, sadly, another school shooting is in the news. On Tuesday, a student at Sparks Middle School in Nevada, shot and killed a teacher and wounded two others before turning the gun on himself. This time the “gunman” was reportedly only 12 years old… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 22, 2013

October 20-26, 2013 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. To mark the occasion, Elk & Elk is issuing a special challenge this week to the parents of all teen drivers with a special “5 to Drive” campaign encouraging parents to always set the rules before their teens hit the road. Motor vehicle crashes are the… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 21, 2013

Toyota is recalling over 800,000 vehicles worldwide because of electrical issues that may cause problems with airbag deployment. In a press release, Toyota announced a recall of the 2012 and 2013 model years of the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, and Venza due to a problem with the air conditioning condenser unit housing. Toyota… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 18, 2013

Falls are the third-leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, following car accidents and accidental poisoning. Falls account for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room each year and resulted in more than 26,000 fatalities in 2010. The risk of falling, and fall-related problems, increases with age and is a serious issue everywhere. We… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on October 17, 2013

Tort reform is alive and well in Ohio. Amid the rancor surrounding the federal government shutdown, a reprehensible bill has been proposed in the Ohio House of Representatives. If passed, House Bill 276 would grant even more immunities to health care providers. Among other provisions, the bill states that if a physician admits he or… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 16, 2013

  We see it all the time: thousands and even millions of dollars in settlements for people who are injured in all types of accidents all over the country. Why then, is your insurance company holding out on paying you a settlement? As an injured victim, you need the insurance company to settle in order… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 15, 2013

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Posted in Health & Wellness on October 14, 2013

A new study reveals women with elevated levels of BPA (bisphenol-A) may have an increased risk of miscarriage. The omnipresent chemical can be found in plastics, the linings of canned goods, and even in the coating on cash-register receipts. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the research shows a plausible link between BPA… read more