Nashville Workers Compensation Attorneys

A lifelong commitment to protecting the workers of Tennessee

Rocky McElhaney knows firsthand how despicable insurance companies can be when it comes to workers compensation benefits. Rocky's father, Larry McElhaney, was seriously injured working for BASF Fibers in Lowland, Tennessee. Larry was repairing a tank when noxious gases escaped from a faulty valve, causing him to pass out and plummet to the concrete floor below. The fall was so severe that it broke his back and left him permanently disabled.

Rocky had to watch as his father struggled to get the compensation he deserved under Tennessee law for his injuries. These struggles eventually left Rocky's family homeless, and it took months before a lawyer could provide his family with the relief they needed to survive. Rocky vowed to become a lawyer to help workers just like his father overcome these struggles and get fairly compensated for injuries that occur in the workplace.

Today, the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm stands as a solid and committed protector of workers' rights. We have a knowledgeable and dedicated staff of Nashville workers compensation lawyers who are truly devoted to helping you get the benefits you are entitled to.

What you need to know about workers compensation

If you have been injured on the job in Tennessee, you are entitled to workers compensation benefits as long as your employer has five or more employees. Workers compensation claims cover all types of injuries, including:

Tennessee employers are required by law to carry insurance for workers compensation claims. If your employer lacks this insurance, you can sue the employer personally. Workers compensation benefits include medical expenses, temporary total disability benefits, temporary partial disability benefits, permanent total or partial disability benefits, and death benefits. This covers all necessary and reasonable medical expenses for the duration of your injury.

To claim workers compensation benefits, a worker must give notice of their injury to his or her employer in writing within 30 days of the injury.

Teach insurance companies a lesson they will not forget

If your employer's insurance company refuses to provide you with medical care, disability benefits or a suitable settlement, the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm will punish them for their insolence. We pressure the insurance companies to pay up, and if they refuse, we immediately take them to trial. Our team of trial attorneys has extensive experience trying workers compensation cases, and they show absolutely no mercy in the courtroom for the insurance companies. We use accountants, vocational and medical experts, and accident reconstructionists to show juries exactly how you were injured, how much these injuries are worth and why the insurance company is to blame.

Our firm has a tremendous record of successful settlements and jury verdicts, and we welcome the honor and opportunity to represent you if you have suffered an injury on the job.

Let Rocky protect you and your family

Call Rocky at 615-338-6121 or contact the firm online to schedule a free initial consultation. From our offices in the historic Germantown section of Nashville, the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm represents clients throughout the state of Tennessee, including Knoxville, Memphis, Hendersonville, Columbia, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga and Kingsport.