injuries

Elk + Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley Talks About the Legal Dangers of Summer Injuries

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...

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Slip-and-Fall Injury: Do You Have a Claim?

We've all tripped at one time or another. Usually, the cause is something innocent—untied shoes, not paying attention or just plain clumsiness. But what happens if you slip and fall on someone else's property, through no fault of your own? Can you file a claim if you are seriously injured? The answer is yes,...

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Auto Accident FAQs

Auto accidents are a major public health concern. According to the Association for Safe International Travel, approximately 38,000 people die every year in crashes on U.S. roadways. An additional 4.4 million people require medical attention for accident-related injuries. Road crashes cost the U.S. more than $380 million in direct medical costs. After an auto...

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LeBron Called for Jury Duty

If you think being rich and famous gets you out of jury duty, think again. LeBron James recently revealed via Instagram that he had been summoned to the Summit County Courthouse for jury duty. He posted a few self-portraits and wrote, “Jury duty time. Time to serve my civic duty.” Although LeBron and the...

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Laser toys put children at risk

Lasers are everywhere. They allow us to listen to a CD, scan our purchases at the checkout counter and then, there is the omnipresent laser pointer. As adults we know not to shine these devices into anyone’s eyes, but what about lasers in the hands of children? In the U.S., toys are generally overseen...

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