Will Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Cause My Insurance to Go Up?
It is a stressful and often painful experience when you are involved in a car accident. Not only do you need to worry about the damage to your vehicle, and any injuries you suffered, but you also must deal with your insurance company and the insurance company of the other party involved in the accident.…
Read MoreMy Workers’ Compensation Case Did Not Settle at BRC. What’s Next?
Also known as an Alternative Dispute Resolution, a Benefit Review Conference (BRC) is a type of informal event designed to settle a workers’ compensation dispute. Such conferences can be requested by either party, i.e. the employee or employer/ insurance company, to dispute a workers’ compensation denial or approval, respectively. If you are a Nashville, TN…
Read MoreShould I Go to the ER in an Ambulance After My Car Accident, Even If I’m Not in Pain?
A lot happens very quickly during and after an accident. Simply being in a life-or-death situation is traumatizing enough, but combine that with possible injuries, thinking about the other people involved, wondering what to do next, the sirens of law enforcement vehicles ambulances ringing in your ears – and you are suddenly in a very…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean if Several Law Firms Turn Down My Case?
Whatever it is that has caused you to seek legal representation is likely already causing you stress. A car accident, an assault, a case of medical malpractice – no matter what it is, you deserve a professional who will take up your case and fight for you. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find a…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm Raised a Record-Breaking Amount of Money for Gallatin CARES!
Y’all, this is an AMAZING day! We are thrilled to announce that Rocky McElhaney Law Firm broke its own records with donations this year, raising an extraordinary $8330.00 for Gallatin CARES! We could not have done with without the help of our partners: Music City Health Center, Just 4 Kids Teeth, and Doyle Orthodontics. We…
Read MoreWhat Is Liquor Liability, or Dram Shop?
When accidents happen on Nashville roads, the primary defendant is typically the driver of the automobile that struck your car, your truck, your motorcycle, your bicycle, or you. The owners of the vehicle may also be liable. Other defendants such as trucking companies, employers, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation may be liable as well.…
Read MoreDo I Have to Release My Entire Medical History After a Vehicle Accident?
If you are ever in a traffic accident caused by someone’s negligence (whether due to texting and driving, drunk driving, or anything else) and you are injured, you will no doubt want the other driver to pay you for your pain and suffering. If they are insured, that insurance company will likely want to find…
Read MoreRocky’s Ready for the Annual Gallatin CARES Food and Donation Drive!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, folks! No, not the holidays (though we love them, too). It’s that time of year when we start ramping up our Annual Food and Donation Drive for Gallatin CARES! If you’re looking for an extraordinary organization to help this year, Gallatin CARES should make your list. Since…
Read MoreWhy You Should Seek Compensation for Your PTSD
We often hear about PTSD in the context of war veterans or those who are survivors of abusive parents or partners; and when we hear of car crashes, we think of broken bones and brain injuries. However, people can suffer from PTSD after experiencing any traumatic event, and that includes traffic accidents. While physical injuries…
Read MoreWhich Streets Are the Most Dangerous for Nashville’s Pedestrians?
All streets are dangerous for pedestrians. They are simply no match for a car that speeds through a stop light or a stop sign. Many pedestrian accidents in the Nashville area are deadly. Those who survive often suffer catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and loss of limb. In…
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