Hundreds of Citations Issued Since Tennessee’s New Distracted Driving Law Went into Effect July 1st
With the first month in the books for the brand-new Tennessee distracted driving law, it’s time to take a look at the effects it’s had on us so far. The new law went into effect on July 1st, and per The Tennessean, 424 citations have been issued as of August 5th, according to the Tennessee…
Read MoreHow TBIs Can Occur in a Car Crash
There are many ways in which a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause a car crash. Motor vehicle crashes were the chief cause of TBI related emergency rooms visits and trips to the hospital in the U.S. in 2013, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). TBIs from car crashes can happen…
Read MoreCan Using CBD Oils Stop Your Workers’ Compensation Payments?
In recent years, CBD has pervaded many aspects of health industry news, including medical journals and other online articles. Also known as Cannabidiol, CBD has been touted as a natural and safe alternative to treat various chronic pain and other health conditions. Although the buzz about CBD has led to millions of Americans ordering the…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability & Medicare: Your Questions Answered
We understand that the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare processes can seem intimidating and complicated. You may be wondering about qualifications, conditions or benefits. So, we’ve put together a few frequently asked questions to help ease your fears. For detailed information about Social Security Disability benefits in Tennessee, check out our SSDI page.…
Read MoreGet the Facts about Labor Day Injuries
Labor Day is fast approaching, and Nashville is going to have a lot of events and festivals to celebrate. We know how much fun Labor Day weekend can be, but we also know that people can be seriously injured in car crashes, at parks, and at backyard barbeques. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we take…
Read MoreCongratulations, Martina Abbriano, on Being Selected as the 2019 Recipient of the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Martina Abbriano is the 2019 winner of the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship! We were so lucky to have such excellent candidates this year, but we fell in love with Martina and her story. Martina is the oldest of four children, and a first-generation college student.…
Read MoreRecent Drowning Deaths of Celebrities’ Children Highlight the Dangers for Parents
Summer is here and that means days spent in the pool or on vacation at the lake, ocean, or other bodies of water. Exercising safe practices around water is crucial while having fun with family and friends. However, accidents do happen, and there is a certain danger involved with activity in and around the water.…
Read MoreAttention Soldiers: Defective 3M Military Earplugs Injury Lawsuit
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is representing soldiers against manufacturer 3M for providing allegedly defective earplugs for over a decade to men and women who served in the US military. The ear plugs, distributed between 2002 and 2015, were too short for proper insertion into users’ ears, putting users at risk for permanent hearing loss, hearing…
Read MoreImagine Putting Safety First? Volvo Claims to Be
If you ask people which cars they think are the safest, the chances are pretty good that Volvo’s name will be mentioned more than once. The company has built its reputation on safety. But over the last decade, it’s become harder and harder to trust auto manufacturers, no matter which ones they are. Between GM’s…
Read MoreE-Scooter and Dockless Scooter Liability in Tennessee
If you are a pedestrian or driver who is injured as a result of a scooter rider’s negligence, or a scooter rider who is injured as a result of a malfunctioning or defective scooter, you may have a claim for damages. Who is responsible for your Tennessee e-scooter accident? Well, that’s where it can get…
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