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Top Five Myths About Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

At Elk + Elk, we understand the sudden, severe impact an unexpected accident can have on your life. Unfortunately, we also know that myths about making personal injury claims have surfaced, causing injury victims to miss out on opportunities to pursue claims against negligent parties. Myth: You Can't File a Personal Injury Claim Over...

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Elk & Elk Recognized in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms”

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® announced the Eleventh Edition of the annual "Best Law Firms" rankings. Elk & Elk was named a Tier 1 firm in Cleveland for Medical Malpractice Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2021. Organizations with a tiered ranking demonstrate a unique combination of quality law...

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Importance of Being Honest With Your Personal Injury Lawyer

By William J. Price In personal injury cases, clients often worry that things from their past will come back to haunt them. They sometimes feel embarrassed, angry, or resentful sharing certain types of information with their lawyer. (more…)

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4 things you need to know about contingency fees

By William J. Price A contingency fee contract delays a lawyer's legal payment until a financial result is reached between the client and the defendant's insurance company. The verdict or settlement includes compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Under a contingency arrangement, the attorney’s payment is a percentage – usually...

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3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

By William J. Price It’s common to be overwhelmed and confused after suffering a serious injury. On top of the physical and emotional challenges of recovering or adjusting to life with a new disability, you now face an uphill legal battle to get compensation for your injuries. (more…)

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Look Before You Leap: Open and obvious hazards

What you need to know about Open and Obvious Hazards Slip and fall injuries are common in Ohio, but if a hazard is “open and obvious,” the property owner may not be responsible for your injuries. [caption id="attachment_4338" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Property owners are generally not liable for injuries caused by open and obvious hazards....

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Jury Awards $39M in Wrongful Death Case

  Elk & Elk personal injury attorney Phillip Kuri obtains justice for client CLEVELAND, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Phillip A. Kuri, Partner at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., obtained a $39 million dollar jury verdict for his client.[/caption] The Ohio personal injury law firm of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. is...

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