Accident & Injury

Can Ohioans With Alzheimer’s Be Held Liable For Vehicle Collisions?

November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness for the disease. Alzheimer's is a progressive, deadly brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. People with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease should never be behind the wheel. Memory and decision-making skills worsen as the disease...

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Car Accidents Increase After Daylight Saving Time

Every fall, daylight saving time comes to an end on the first Sunday in November. While some enjoy the extra hour of sleep, the end of daylight saving time can be dangerous for drivers and animals on the road. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME THAT CAUSES ACCIDENTS? Recent research shows that losing one...

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Tips to Keep Your Trick-or-Treaters Safe on Halloween

As a kid, Halloween is the best holiday. You get to dress up, eat tons of candy, and stay up late watching scary movies. Unfortunately, even with all that fun, there are still dangers to watch out for and be mindful of on Halloween night. 9 Tips to Stay Safe on Halloween 1. Go...

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What Can I Expect When Calling Elk + Elk?

After an injury, you may be dealing with pain, stress, confusing paperwork, and other hardships. Elk + Elk understands what you're going through and has a simple and efficient process to help you along this winding road. Below is an overview of the process of calling Elk + Elk, opening a personal injury case,...

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Fall Sports Injury Prevention

Crowded bleachers, concession snacks, cooler weather…fall sports are back! While an exciting time, what happens when you see a player get injured? With over 30 million children and teens participating in sports, it is unsurprising that more than 3.5 million injuries occur yearly. Below is a guide to the most common sports injuries and...

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Mistakes to Avoid Over Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time for family and friends to get together before summer ends. Although it can be a fun time, it is still important to be aware of the dangers surrounding certain activities. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Boating Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that is emitted in...

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Intersection Accidents

How defensive is your driving? When approaching an intersection, a driver must be alert, be aware of their surroundings and prepare for the unexpected. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), more than 50% of accidents annually occur around intersections. Below is a guide to understanding the causes of intersection collisions and how to...

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Unintentionally Retained Surgical Objects

When going into surgery, patients are putting their life in the hands of others. There is complete trust that the doctors operating will do everything they can to avoid a negative outcome. What happens when the surgical team makes a mistake? What is a URFO? An unintentionally retained foreign object (URFO) is a medical...

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When is it safe to pass a school bus in Ohio?

Being stuck behind a school bus while rushing to work can be frustrating, but school bus safety is more important than shaving a few minutes off your commute time. From 2010 to 2019, there were 1,199 people of all ages killed in school transportation-related crashes—an average of 120 fatalities per year. Bus drivers, pedestrians,...

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Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore After an Accident

Immediately after a motor vehicle accident, everyone involved should be seen by a doctor. No matter how minor, accidents can create life-long injuries that must be taken care of. Even after seeing a doctor, injuries not originally spotted can still surface. Below are the top symptoms that you should watch for after an accident....

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