Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys

Elk & Elk Co., Ltd.

250 East 5th St.
Suite 1500
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
USA

(513) 721-7333

www.elkandelk.us/

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Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. understands the state of crisis that individuals and families are subjected into after encountering serious injuries or fatalities. Our skilled and dedicated legal teams work hard to investigate thoroughly and analyze astutely every aspect of personal injury or discrimination case. When our attorneys accept a case, we do so because of our conviction that we can help right wrongs on behalf of our clients who have suffered injuries on or off the job, or discrimination in the workplace.

Hiring Elk & Elk means bringing a strong group of professionals on board in your personal injury matter: in addition to our highly qualified lawyers and support staff, we also have accountants, accident investigators, doctors and nurses on staff. These professionals help us establish the full extent of our client's injuries and financial needs. At Elk & Elk, we spare no effort or expense in our pursuit of maximum compensation for our clients.

Elk & Elk's lawyers understand the importance of meeting legal challenges head-on. We know that when the stakes are high, we must work hard to match the resources and out pace the determination of our clients' legal opponents.

This means, for example that we aggressively pursue every angle of an injury or workplace discrimination case: We double and triple check evidence; We photograph scenes of car accidents in detail; We gather the most compelling witness statements available; We understand the limitations of police reports and employers' statements, and do not simply take them at face value; We recognize that there are certain questions that only an expert can answer: a doctor, a nurse, an investigator. That is why we hire such professionals to be an integral part of our law firm; we prepare every case as if for trial — and go to court as needed.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Farm Accidents; Drug Recalls; Chinese Overtime; FMLA Rights; Anesthesia Errors; Emergency Room Mistakes

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, H.I.E.

If your child was born with a birth defect or birth injury that may be attributed to negligence during prenatal care, we advise you to consult with a plaintiff's lawyer who has experience representing children and families who are living with the aftermath of a birth injury. The legal team of Elk & Elk has helped a number of families and children who have suffered serious injury during labor or delivery.

- Hypoxia Injuries

Hypoxic injury occurring during childbirth is a common cause of birth defects. Health care providers are responsible for monitoring the condition of a fetus in the context of prenatal care as well as during labor and delivery. The failure to take protective steps may be grounds for a malpractice claim if the baby suffers hypoxia injuries resulting in cerebral palsy.

- Erb's Palsy

Does your child suffer from paralysis of the arm as a result of a birth injury? Erb's palsy almost always occurs as a result of an abnormal or difficult childbirth. Excessive pulling of the shoulders during childbirth or pulling of the head and neck to the side at the same time the shoulders pass through the birth canal may cause Erb's palsy. While your heart aches for your child who suffers from shoulder dystocia or nerve damage as a result — at the same time, you want to be sure that any remediation that can take place is done in a timely manner. Learn how we can help you get to the bottom of the birth injury.

- Brachial Plexus Injuries

If your baby suffered a brachial plexus injury during labor or delivery, it is of vital importance to determine the cause or causes of the injury. It is of equal importance to pursue all avenues of assistance for your child, such as surgery, therapy and counseling. At the law offices of Elk & Elk, our talented and dedicated legal teams work hard to ensure that our clients receive maximum compensation after a birth injury or other type of medical malpractice incident.

- Prenatal Care Neglect

It is natural for parents of babies with birth injuries and birth defects to go through stages of grief including shock, denial, anger . . . and questioning. Why did this happen? How could this happen? Could it have been prevented with proper prenatal care, with better monitoring during labor or with well-accepted clinical standards exercised during childbirth? Elk & Elk is a valuable source of help and advocacy for children who were injured as a result of prenatal care neglect.

- Brain Injuries

Life may never be the same after a serious brain injury, but the victim deserves a chance at a life worth living in the aftermath of an accident. Financial compensation can replace lost wages, compensate the victim for pain and suffering and allow for top-notch treatment including care by neuropsychiatrists and other professionals who handle different aspects of brain damage recovery.

- Heart Attack/Late Treatment

At Elk & Elk, our more than 45 years of representing injury victims—including victims of medical malpractice—has meant the difference between indellible tragedy and a return to normalcy for thousands of families. We have the experience necessary, as well as the resources and the skills, to protect the rights of victims of even the most complex medical malpractice cases, including late heart attack diagnosis.

- Surgical Errors

We place immeasurable trust in the people from whom we seek medical advice and treatment. When a trusted health care provider's negligence causes, in some cases, more damage than he operated to fix in the first place, feelings in the family range from anger to disbelief. A surgeon malpractice claim is a way for an injured individual or a family to seek compensation after wrong site surgery, infection, an anesthesia error or some other form of surgical malpractice.

- Cosmetic Surgery Mistakes

Whatever the type of cosmetic surgery and whatever the injury, our team of cosmetic surgery attorneys brings a wealth of experience to the table along with medical resources, financial resources and experience. Our medical malpractice team at Elk & Elk represents victims of cosmetic surgery errors throughout the state of Ohio.

- Medication Errors

Many of us will be adversely impacted by a medication error – as either the patient or a close family member of the patient. Were you or was someone you care about injured because of a negligent health care provider's medication mistake? Contact Elk & Elk. Our law firm has the experience, resources and ability to advocate effectively on your behalf.

- Anesthesia Errors

For nearly every surgery, some form of anesthesia is administered. Anesthesiology is a precise science. Even a minute difference in the amount of anesthesia administered can make the difference between life and death for the surgery patient. Surgery negligence may be indicated if an anesthesiologist did not verify whether a patient was allergic to a particular drug.

- Cancer/Late Diagnosis

The most important factor in effectively treating cancer is early detection. When a doctor misses these signs, the opportunity for early diagnosis, accurate detection and opportunity for a cure is lost. The failure of a health care provider to make a timely diagnosis of cancer may drastically alter the available treatment options, quality of life, and ultimate survival of a cancer patient.

- Emergency Room Mistakes

On any given day, ER doctors, nurses and other staff members handle a constant barrage of patients suffering from everything from mysterious fevers and persistent coughs to heart attacks, kidney stones, gunshots and injuries resulting from traffic crashes. Amidst this kind of stress, it's no wonder that mistakes are made routinely in hospital emergency rooms. If you or a loved one has been injured by an emergency room error, you need a law firm with the kind of experience and resources Elk & Elk has to offer.

- Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury resulting from a car accident or botched spine surgery is a devastating blow to the victim as well as his or her family. A husband or wife may have his or her own legal claim against negligent surgeons. If you or a family member has suffered a spinal cord injury in a traumatic accident or due to surgical error, you need a knowledgeable lawyer to help you recover compensation for your injuries.

- Paraplegia / Quadriplegia

When doctors make mistakes, you can bet they have access to the best legal defense teams money can buy. There's no reason you shouldn't have the same kind of high-caliber legal counsel yourself, making sure the healthcare provider's insurance company treats you fairly and ensures the viability of you and your family for the rest of your lives.

- Nursing Home Neglect

Elderly and disabled people living in assisted living facilities, long-term care rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes are by definition vulnerable. They depend on their caregivers to guard their health and safety. Ironically enough, although people live in long-term care facilities for the precise objective of preserving their well-being, these same facilities often become sources of neglect, injury and premature death.

- Bedsores

A bedridden resident of a nursing home relies on caregivers to meet acceptable standards of care. This includes turning the resident often enough so that he or she does not develop bedsores. Bedsores lead to infections and in the most severe cases, death. In almost all cases, the presence of bed sores is a sign of gross negligence on the part of a nursing home. If your loved one suffered serious injury or lost his or her life while in a long-term care facility, it is important to talk to a nursing home neglect lawyer as soon as possible.

- Wrongful Death

The sudden death of a loved one is a terrible shock and a major loss to a family and community. The raw grief that accompanies the accidental loss of someone close to you may make it difficult or impossible for you to carry on your life as usual. A time of sorrow is normal. If you decide to hire our firm following the sudden death of a loved one, you can rest assured that we will take care of the various details.

- Automobile Accidents

Serious auto accident brings pain, suffering and inconvenience to accident victims and their families. As the injured person struggles to recover, he or she may lose the ability to work just as medical bills rapidly increase. Emotional strain alone makes it difficult to imagine how life will ever get back to normal. We are serious lawyers for serious injuries ready to serve you after a car or truck wreck.

- Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are well aware of the dangers of our streets, highways and rural areas. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety there were more than 4967 motorcycle wrecks on Ohio's roads in 2008 alone. In over 83% of these crashes, there were injuries, and 213 fatalities resulted in these crashes. Our top priority is helping average Americans protect their rights and get their lives back on track. We will spare no expense to find the facts and get our clients the compensation they deserve.

- Semi/Truck Accidents

If you were seriously injured or if your close family member was killed in a collision involving a large truck, in the city or on the highway, we encourage you to contact Elk & Elk We know that you need monetary resources for medical bills, lost wage replacement and other losses, including your pain and suffering.

- Commercial Truck Accidents

When a private citizen (in a car, on a bicycle or on foot as a pedestrian) encounters a commercial truck on a city street or other type of roadway, more than just traffic laws are at issue. Commercial trucking is governed by its own set of regulations and its own insurance complexities. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident with a commercial truck, we strongly urge you to contact a law firm with extensive experience handling accidental injury and fatality cases involving commercial trucks.

- Driver Fatigue/Driver Log Issues

A truck driver's log may appear logical and reasonable — but upon closer investigation, we may discover that the driver actually kept two log books. One log book depicts a truck driver who appears to follow all of the relevant rules and regulations. The other log book shows the true picture of driver fatigue and dishonesty. An even deeper investigation may reveal that a truck driver was regularly using over-the-counter drugs in order to be awake and asleep at certain times. If the truck driver was under the influence of drugs when you were injured in a crash with that truck, this information will be key in the pursuit of maximum compensation.

- Aviation Accidents

When a plane crashes, however, public sympathy is riveted to the victims. Perhaps this is the case because most of us think, "It could have been me." Or it may be because a plane crash kills or injures many people at once, making for a dramatic tragic story. That's why, if you or a loved one have been a victim of an aviation accident, you need a law firm that knows how aviation regulation works to determine liability among the various key players in the aviation industry.

- Railroad Accidents

In some cases, reckless drivers disregard warning signs and attempt to outrun an oncoming train and in others, people trespass along a railroad right-of-way and become victims. However, in other cases, driver error is not the cause of a train accident. For instance, sometimes railroad crossings are improperly marked, or vegetation obscures the warning signal. In other instances, railroad crossings are poorly lit, or even unlit. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a railroad accident, let Elk & Elk show you how our rock-solid combination of experience, resources and determination can help you recover the compensation you deserve and ensure that justice prevails.

- Farm Accidents

Injuries or the loss of a loved one caused by farm accidents can be devastating. Because we have seen a turn in our population from living in the country to city living, we tend to forget the people who put food on our tables. But the fact is that farming is still one of the most dangerous businesses in America. If you have been injured in an agricultural accident, or if you have lost a loved one, you can probably use some good advice. Let our team work for you.

- Product Defect

Whether you were injured as a result of defective auto parts such as a faulty airbag or set of tires on your sport-utility vehicle, an improperly manufactured propane tank or a hazardous toy, the product defect attorneys of Elk & Elk are a valuable resource.

- Dog Bites

If you or someone you know has been bitten by a dog in Ohio; trust the experienced, reliable Ohio dog bite attorneys at Elk & Elk to investigate your case and protect your rights as an injured citizen. We have the resources, the experience and the determination to recover any lost wages, collect for your pain and suffering and ensure no smooth-talking insurance adjuster or defense attorney has the chance to cheat you out of the compensation you and your family deserve.

- Workplace Injuries

Injury claims involving workplace accidents often have a workers' compensation component as well as a third-party liability claim against an equipment manufacturer, a subcontractor or other parties who are not the employer. In fact, workers' compensation fails to fully compensate an injured worker. Therefore, experienced injury attorneys investigate in detail to learn whether there is a potential lawsuit against a third party, an intentional tort or a safety violation claim can be pursued.

- Employment Law: Age Discrimination

If you believe you were discriminated against on the job because you were over 40, you are encouraged to have your case reviewed by an experienced employment discrimination attorney. Contact the lawyers of Elk & Elk to discuss your age discrimination issue and learn how our law firm can help you pursue appropriate compensation.

- Disability Discrimination on the Job

If your employer or a potential employer discriminated against you on the job and failed to reasonably accommodate your disabilities, we encourage you to contact the lawyers of Elk & Elk to schedule a preliminary case analysis. Our legal teams stand ready to advise and assist you in righting the wrong if you have been unfairly denied access to employment or to favorable working conditions because of a disability.

- Sexual Harassment & Discrimination

No one should have to tolerate gender discrimination or sexual harassment on the job in today's workplace. Employment laws have addressed these issues for more than 40 years. Employers know or ought to know that sexual discrimination is against the law, just as is racial discrimination and discrimination on the basis of religion.

- Race & Origin Discrimination

Were you discriminated against in the workplace based on skin color, country of origin or religious beliefs? Maybe you were given the least desirable office apparently because you are Hispanic or African American. Take those responsible to task and come one step closer to righting one of our society's ugliest wrongs. Contact an employment lawyer at the law offices of Elk & Elk.

- Pregnancy Discrimination

If you or someone you know has been discriminated against because of a pregnancy – whether at an existing job or while applying for a new job – Elk & Elk's employment litigation team is ready, willing and very able to help you protect your rights and claim the compensation to which you are entitled.

- FMLA Rights

Life is hectic. We're all spread pretty thin just working, trying to stay healthy and making ends meet. But when staying healthy isn't happening or a new baby is thrown into the mix, an extended absence from work can become a necessity. Luckily for workers who find themselves in this spot, there's the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). At Elk & Elk, we take exception to employers who violate the FMLA.

- Wage & Hour Violations

Beware the unscrupulous employers who engage in unfair labor practices and attempt to bypass the laws and statutes such as the FLSA. These laws are in place to safeguard hard-working citizens from being cheated out pay for a hard day's work. When you or someone you know has been victimized by an employer who has violated the law to increase profits and boost efficiency, you need a tough legal team to handle your hourly and wage violation claim.

- Chinese Overtime

One way unscrupulous employers have cheated workers is through a practice known as Chinese overtime. Simply put, it's when the hourly wage a worker is paid for overtime actually is less than what he is paid for regular time. It's wrong and the victims of such workplace scams need to ensure their rights are protected and they are compensated fairly for the work they do.

- Donning and Doffing Off the Clock

Donning and doffing refers to the process by which workers who wear special safety gear, protective clothing and other equipment to do their jobs apply such gear, clothing and equipment. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous employers look at the time it takes for employees to do so as their own time and treat them as if they're off the clock. If you or someone you know has been victimized at the time clock, it's time to take a stand for hard-working Americans everywhere and take the unscrupulous employer to task.

- Workers' Compensation/Third Party Liability Claims

Workers' compensation is a government-mandated program designed to protect employers and employees. Workers' comp protects employers from lawsuits brought by injured workers. It also protects employees by providing a clearly defined method for obtaining financial relief after an injury on the job. Elk & Elk helps injured workers obtain workers' compensation. We thoroughly investigate every workplace injury claim that comes our way.

- Drug Recalls

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report shows a full 40 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug and that one in six is on at least three prescription medications for symptoms related to everything from acne and arthritis to cancer and cholesterol. In some cases, it's a good thing, but in others, especially where new medications are concerned, patient safety can take a back seat to drug companies' drive to earn dollars. That's where a hard-working drug recall lawyer like those at Elk & Elk comes in handy. If you, a loved one or someone you know has been harmed by a recalled drug, you need the help of a proficient, experienced and determined law firm with the experience and resources to prove your case.