Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, In the news on July 13, 2021

Despite fewer cars on the roads last year, pedestrian fatalities increased. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that there were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a nearly five-percent increase from 2019. Per mile driven, pedestrian fatalities increased just over 20% in the first half of 2020 with risky driving to blame. Pedestrian fatalities have...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 29, 2021

July is national grilling month. There's no better way to celebrate summertime than gathering with friends and family and firing up the grill. Keep your guests safe and avoid these common grilling mistakes. Common Grilling Mistakes 1. Grilling under the influence 37% of grillers admit they've fired up a grill while having a few...

Posted in Consumer Protection, Firm News, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on March 5, 2021

Elder abuse is a major societal problem. It occurs when someone knowingly, intentionally or negligently causes harm—or a serious risk of harm—to a vulnerable person. COVID-19 has done nothing to help the situation. In fact, PBS discovered a strong correlation between the pandemic and nationwide cases of elder abuse and mistreatment. They cited a report from researcher...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 7, 2021

Can you guess how long New Year's resolutions last, on average? If you answered one week, you win a prize. So, what's the reason that most resolutions fail? Experts used to think that a lack of willpower was the main culprit. It turns out that it is far more nuanced than that. “People who...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 4, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has been stressful for many people. Fear and anxiety about the virus can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to cope. Harvard Health lists seven ways to reduce stress brought about by the pandemic. Get enough sleep Inadequate or poor-quality sleep can negatively affect your mood,...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 3, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Ohioans age 65 will experience a fall this year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults. They can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. Even falls without a major injury...

Posted in Health & Wellness, Leisure on October 22, 2020

Halloween is going to be a little different this year. With a lot of cities throughout Ohio canceling trick-or-treat, make the most of it with your own celebration at home. Check out 7 ways to have a bit of fun this holiday, no masks required. Make a Spooky Fort Have a Dance Party Carve...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 25, 2020

On average, 40 children and hundreds of pets die each year from vehicular heatstroke in unattended cars. In 2022, 33 children and 54 animals died from heat-related injuries. It only takes minutes for temperatures inside vehicles to spike to dangerous levels. For example, on an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car can rise to...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Health & Wellness, In the news on March 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused stress, anxiety and hardship for millions of people. COVID-19 is affecting 183 countries and territories around the world, with the number of confirmed cases growing each day. Social distancing, isolation, quarantine and economic uncertainty—these are scary and unsettling times. Simran Sethi of The New York Times interviewed noted psychologist and...

Posted in Class Action, Health & Wellness, In the news, Product Liability on February 20, 2020

[video width="600" height="350" mp4="https://www.elkandelk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/In_a_new_lawsuit_Ju-1.mp4"][/video] The Lawsuit In a new lawsuit, Juul is accused of targeting underage customers in its advertising campaigns. On February 12, the state of Massachusetts filed suit against the e-cigarette manufacturer and its former parent company – Pax Labs – claiming that the organization aimed its early advertising at children. Citing...