Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on July 16, 2024

The United States is grappling with a severe crisis of maternal mortality, having the highest rate of maternal deaths among developed countries. This issue is more prevalent for Black women, who experience significantly higher rates of maternal mortality. Although there has been a recent decline in maternal deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic, over 80%...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Consumer Protection, Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on September 21, 2023

By James M. Kelley III Doctors at some large teaching hospitals in the United States are speaking out against a concerning practice that jeopardizes patient safety and potentially defrauds Medicare. Surgeons, they claim, are scheduling multiple operations simultaneously, leaving critical portions unattended, and then billing for services they still need to provide fully. In...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Health & Wellness, Motorcycle Accident on June 20, 2023

As summertime arrives, so does an increase in injuries, often leading to liability cases. The significance of taking adequate safety precautions must be balanced for both individuals and businesses to avoid potential legal liabilities associated with summer accidents. Elk + Elk managing partner, Jay Kelley, recently delved into common summer injuries and their legal...

Posted in Firm News, In the news on May 16, 2023

Elk + Elk attorney Jay Kelley, who is representing Theo Stokes of Chagrin Falls, recently filed a lawsuit on Stokes' behalf, naming Shake Shack and several of its employees as defendants.  Shake Shack Lawsuit: The Incident On April 19, 2022, Stokes visited the Shake Shack on Euclid Avenue to purchase food. However, Stokes claims...

Posted in Firm News on February 20, 2023

Our Managing Partner, Jay Kelley, recently spoke with Labor and Employment Attorney Eric Pines, for an interview about the "5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law" on Medium.com. Jay focuses primarily on catastrophic civil claims for plaintiffs, most of which are from the medical field, and...

Posted in Firm News on October 2, 2020

Michael Mogill, founder and CEO of Crisp Video, hosts the Game-Changing  Attorney podcast. Each episode features law firm entrepreneurs and market leaders — people who flourish in the face of adversity, challenge the status quo and define what it means to be a game-changer. Mogill's latest guest was Elk & Elk Managing Partner Jay...

Posted in Firm News on August 28, 2020

Congratulations are in order for Elk & Elk Distribution Manager Kimberly Triscari, who was awarded Ohio Association for Justice's (OAJ) Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to help plaintiffs and plaintiffs' attorneys in Ohio. [caption id="attachment_31844" align="alignright" width="236"] Kimberly Triscari was recognized for her service to OAJ.[/caption] The...

Posted in Firm News on August 15, 2019

Elk & Elk is excited to announce Managing Partner Jay Kelley and Partner Marilena DiSilvio were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Edition. Jay Kelley Managing Partner Jay Kelley has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2016 for his representation of plaintiffs in both the Personal...

Posted in Firm News on February 17, 2017

In a life-threatening medical emergency, airborne ICUs save valuable time and dramatically improve treatment outcomes. Unfortunately, the relief following successful treatment is often met with shock and panic when the bill for the service arrives. Patients across the country have been hit with tens of thousands of dollars in charges for air ambulance services...