Posted in Accident & Injury on March 15, 2018

Whether you are planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or not this year, you should be aware that the roads may be more dangerous than usual. Besides the ever-present threat of distracted and reckless drivers, authorities expect there to be an increase in drunk drivers. Holidays and weekends are times when there is already an… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on March 14, 2018

Prime motorcycle riding season is right around the corner in Ohio. While you’re preparing your bike for the spring and summer season, it’s a good time to review some motorcycle safety tips:

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on March 14, 2018

Cancer patients who are receiving regular pain medication and management can sometimes still experience sudden, intense flare-ups called breakthrough pain. Subsys, a fentanyl-based pain relief mouth spray, was developed by Insys Therapeutics and approved by the FDA to treat the condition. The drug delivers a painkiller mist 100 times more powerful than morphine for pain… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on March 14, 2018

As you drive to work in Washington, you notice that the vehicle in front of you is weaving slightly in its lane and driving slower than the flow of traffic. It could be a drunk driver. But, it could also be a drowsy driver.  According to the Sleep Foundation, about a third of all motorists...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Motorcycle Accident on March 13, 2018

Spring is right around the corner, and that means motorcyclists are likely getting their bikes ready for the road. If you or your loved one rides a motorcycle, then you are likely already aware of the risks that come with riding a motorcycle. However, just like a bike needs a tune up after being put… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 12, 2018

There were 391,000 people injured and 3,477 people killed in distracted driving-related accidents in 2015. But that number could very well be higher. In the aftermath of an accident, it can be difficult or impossible to know if the driver was engaging in distracted driving. How do police officers know if a driver was using… read more

Posted in Firm News on March 12, 2018

Are you properly handling interactions with personal injury clients? On Wednesday, March 21, join Elk & Elk attorney William Price at the Columbus Bar Association for a CLE presentation on ethical issues in personal injury cases. Price will offer valuable guidance and tips for avoiding common pitfalls to keep your practice running smoothly.

Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 12, 2018

Patients who have gallbladder surgery may sustain injury to their bile duct. Experts estimate that up to 1 percent of gallbladder surgeries results in a bile duct injury and then a bile duct stricture. Bile duct strictures are the result of scars that narrow the bile duct. Narrowed bile ducts do not allow the bile… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 9, 2018

Around 700 University Hospitals fertility patients and their families have been notified that frozen eggs and embryos stored at one of its hospitals may have been damaged by a freezer “fluctuation” over the weekend. The issue occurred at UH Fertility Center housed in the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. It’s unclear what caused the temperature… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on March 9, 2018

One of the dangers that infants face during labor and delivery is the lack of oxygen to the brain. Washington doctors should be able to recognize and eliminate or mitigate the risk factors to reduce the chances that the baby will suffer birth injuries that could be permanently debilitating or fatal. A person with...