Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness on August 26, 2024

Losing a loved one due to the negligence of a hospital is a devastating experience. If you believe that a hospital's actions or inactions led to the wrongful death of your family member, you might wonder if you can take legal action against the institution. In Ohio, the answer is yes—under certain circumstances, you...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 18, 2019

By William J. Price Impaired driving kills and injures thousands of innocent people across the country each year. According to the CDC, 29 people die in crashes involving a drunk driver each day – one death every 50 minutes. Each of these deaths is an avoidable tragedy, and a recent crash that made headlines...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Firm News, Probate & Estate Planning on October 27, 2017

Elk & Elk attorneys Amy L. Papesh and William J. Price will share their extensive experience in the area of wrongful death litigation at an upcoming National Business Institute live seminar in Cleveland. NBI’s “Wrongful Death Litigation: Start-to-Finish” takes place on Thursday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the CMBA Conference...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Firm News on March 3, 2017

On February 22, the Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a $2.7 million verdict awarded to victims of a fatal trike motorcycle crash. Elk & Elk attorneys Gary Cowan and Kimberly Young represented the family of the Ohio man killed in the accident and his surviving spouse, who suffered severe injuries....

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 22, 2015

In some states, married same-sex couples cannot receive benefits from personal injury claims that are afforded to married opposite-sex couples. On April 28, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the matter of Obergefell v. Hodges, one of four state cases[1] related to same-sex marriage scheduled before the nation’s high court this session....

Posted in Firm News on April 4, 2014

Elk & Elk personal injury attorney Phillip Kuri obtains justice for client CLEVELAND, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ The Ohio personal injury law firm of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce a $39 million verdict on behalf of a deceased Ohio construction worker who lost his life in a fatal motor vehicle accident...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on October 24, 2013

           The birth of a baby should be a joyous occasion. However, sometimes things do not go as planned. Each pregnancy has its own challenges, such as health risks and the possibility of complications. Ideally, doctors and nurses should provide competent care, addressing issues as they arise and bringing the baby...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 12, 2013

“Heartbroken” park president wants to be first in line when the deadly ride reopens this weekend. The family of the woman who plummeted to her death while riding a roller coaster filed a lawsuit  on Tuesday against Six Flags.  Just hours after the lawsuit was filed, Six Flags officials announced the ride would reopen...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 8, 2013

The criminal trial of George Zimmerman is over, but he may find himself in a courtroom again. The family of shooting victim Trayvon Martin could file a civil suit against Zimmerman for the wrongful-death of Trayvon. Although the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prevents a defendant from being tried for the same crime twice,...