Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on March 3, 2019

Documentation is among the most important tasks that nurses in Washington can perform to keep patients safe from medical errors. Elite Learning notes that a recent study revealed over 250,000 deaths annually are attributable to medical errors. By providing the right information in the right place at the right time, nurses can help eliminate...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on February 20, 2019

For most Washington families, the birth of a child is a joyous time filled with celebration and love. Most pregnancies progress to full term without issue. However, complications can occur in even the healthiest mothers. At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. we often represent clients whose child sustained injuries at or near the time...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on February 15, 2019

When your family hits the road in Washington, you may think your young child will be safe in the car as long as he or she sits in a car seat. However, there are many factors that determine how safe a child is in a safety seat and it is important for you to...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on February 2, 2019

With a growing concern about the safety of cosmetic patients, experts everywhere are issuing warnings about the types of precautions that should be taken before people in Washington pursue any type of cosmetic surgical procedure. The hope is that through patient education, there can be a reduction in the number of cases that are...

Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on February 1, 2019

On the surface, it sounds like good news: There has been a slight decrease in distracted driving in Washington over the past three years, according to a recent observational study conducted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. But let’s take a look closer at the study’s results. In 2016 and 2017, the total distraction...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 27, 2019

When people are involved in a car accident in Washington, they may provide conflicting reports of what happened during the events that led to the collision. While investigators use a variety of means to identify who is at fault including the use of evidence and crash reconstruction, there may still be some gray areas...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 19, 2019

When people in Washington seek the help of a licensed plastic surgeon, they usually spend considerable time researching doctors who they feel will be able to accomplish their objectives in a manner that is safe and effective. While many health care professionals highlight patient safety as a primary concern, there are some that would...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 11, 2019

With the notorious gray weather of Washington, it is not unusual for you to encounter days when fog is prevalent and the air seems thick. While you may be used to this weather, driving in it requires you to pay extra attention as your visibility is greatly limited. At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd,...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 7, 2019

While shocking, news of wrong-site surgeries may surface often enough to show how this issue continues to be one that plagues the healthcare industry. Many in Seattle might question how a wrong-site surgery can occur, given the assumed intelligence of the practitioners involved, as well as the understanding that patients must first consent to any...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 5, 2019

When people get in their car to drive somewhere in Washington, they take on the responsibility to drive safely and follow the rules to protect themselves and their passengers. However, they cannot control the actions of other drivers who may not be paying as much attention to the critical task of driving. In unfortunate...