Posted in Uncategorized on May 3, 2018

During labor and delivery at a Washington hospital, it is not unusual for an infant to sustain nerve damage. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that the nervous system controls how a person’s body communicates with itself and with the world around it. Literally billions of cells make up this system that regulates the involuntary physical processes...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on May 1, 2018

Having a baby is an exciting – albeit, frightening – experience for many women. It is typically the most important event in a mother’s life, and it is crucial that she receives the care and medical attention to ensure the labor and delivery goes as smoothly as possible. Unfortunately, for many mothers, the attention to… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on April 25, 2018

Finding a good doctor can be an exercise in patience — no pun intended. Numerous websites tout reviews of doctors or include patient testimonials, but these sites rarely give you a full picture of a medical practice or individual. In fact, two of the most useful factors to look for while researching physicians rarely show… read more

Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on April 24, 2018

Getting into a work-related accident can be painful, stressful and upsetting. This is particularly true if an injury is serious enough to warrant medical attention and time away from work. If you are in this situation, it is easy to get confused and overwhelmed, and you may not know what you need to do to… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 24, 2018

When you think of distracted driving, what comes to mind? Most people think of someone texting while driving, or talking on the phone while driving. But there are other forms of distracted driving as well – many of which can be very dangerous. A study conducted by the University of Texas at San Antonio found… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 23, 2018

By William J. Price The things you say or fail to say to your doctors after an accident can be crucial to the outcome of your case. Most victims assume they will recover from their injuries within a few weeks of the accident. When an auto accident victim arrives at a doctor’s office, they typically… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on April 20, 2018

When you are feeling uncomfortable or experiencing suspicious pain, one of the first things you usually do is contact your doctor. As a patient, you rely heavily on your medical provider’s ability to diagnose your symptoms and recommend a treatment option that will give you the best chance at regaining full health. At Elk...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 19, 2018

Nursing homes have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their residents. This means ensuring the proper distribution of medications, providing adequate food and water, repositioning residents that are prone to bedsores, taking measures to prevent wandering in certain residents, etc. Unsupervised wandering, or elopement, is a risk when a resident has good mobility and… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 18, 2018

Elk & Elk Partner Marilena DiSilvio recently shared her extensive experience in the area of birth injuries in an interview with Super Lawyers. This article originally appeared on superlawyers.com.   By Judy Malmon Awaiting the birth of a baby is an exciting time that brings with it countless things to think about, including planning for labor and delivery…. read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on April 17, 2018

After receiving thousands of complaints about Essure, the FDA has taken further action to restrict the sale and distribution of this form of birth control. Essure is a permanent contraceptive device, manufactured by Bayer, and is implanted into the fallopian tubes. The device consists of two metal coils, which, when inserted, cause inflammation. Scar tissue… read more