Women Are Dying in Car Accidents. Here’s Why.
A few years ago, we shared with you an advertisement from Volvo about the automobile manufacturer’s plans to test their vehicles using female crash test dummies. Volvo’s decision to do this was vitally important since women suffer more injuries – including more severe injuries – in car accidents than men, particularly whiplash and other neck-related…
Read MoreNew Consumer Protection Law Bans “Surprise” Bills from Out-of-Network Healthcare Providers
When a medical issue arises, whether it is an injury or an illness, finding the right treatment as quickly as possible is the top priority. At least, it should be the top priority. In reality, too often people who are injured or suffering from an illness or other medical problem must first consider where and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Degrees of Road Rash?
There are few things better than taking your motorcycle out for a ride, especially when the road is empty, and the weather is clear. For a lot of riders, it’s the feel of being outside that makes the ride so special. But that “outside” can be dangerous for riders, too; the structure around you, the…
Read MoreA Technological “Miracle” for Premature Babies?
Premature infants are not uncommon. These babies often face extreme struggles simply to survive. Once they are healthy enough, their risk of injury, sickness, or fatality declines dramatically, but they still may face other health conditions that can affect them throughout their lives. It’s important, while they are at their most vulnerable, that they receive…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Agreeing to a Settlement
Okay, so you’ve been in an accident. Your car is wrecked, and you have sustained injuries. Your insurance company is offering you a settlement, but should you take it? Before you do anything, there are some questions you should consider with your lawyers when considering the settlement: Will it cover my medical bills? Will it…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Freezing Temperatures
Winter is finally here. The air grows colder and colder. Frost decorates the dying grass and trees; maybe you’re evening hearing rumors of snow. Days are chilly, and nights are freezing… So, what does this mean for you? What does this mean for the greater community? Tennessee knows how cruel the cold can be, especially…
Read MoreAre Rural Roads More Dangerous Than City Roads?
Often, we think of driving in the city as treacherous territory, and it does come with its own risks; however, more deaths occur on rural roads. What with less traffic and fewer pedestrians, it’s hard to imagine why there’s an increased risk of crashes and accidents on these roads, but the facts don’t lie. And…
Read MoreWhy Do Insurance Companies Investigate Car Accidents?
After you’ve been in an accident, there’s much to deal with. Insurance is one of them. You file a claim, and then the insurance company has to investigate your claim. It’s a hassle, right? It’s obvious you’ve been in an accident; you might even have sustained injuries from it; so why do they have to…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm Knocks It Out of the Park for Gallatin CARES!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm’s annual fundraiser for Gallatin CARES was another huge success! This year, with the help of our partners, we raised $5623.00 for this amazing non-profit organization. So, we want to thank Music City Health Center, Just 4 Kids Teeth, and Doyle Orthodontics for their help this year. Thanks to them we were…
Read MoreCloudy Headlights and Other Car Safety Concerns
People don’t spend a lot of time thinking about headlights (unless someone else’s is shining directly in your eyes while you’re driving) but they’re critical components for safe driving. Your headlights need to work at all hours of the day. They need to work in the early morning before the sun rises and at night…
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