Justin Hight, Author at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm

It happens more often than you might think. You finally get the police report regarding the motor vehicle collision in which you were involved. However, when you read the report, it is wrong! It says you hit the other driver! That isn’t right. You were the one who got hit. What do you do next? How did…

When you’re disabled, it can be truly difficult to manage everyday life. If you’re lucky, though, you were able to get financial help through the Social Security Administration (SSA). It was a long, tedious road getting there and at times you thought it was never going to happen, but when you were finally approved, you…

Many Americans have multiple sources of income in today’s economy. However, some may not realize that when it comes to receiving government benefits of any kind, the smallest income they receive from a job or government source can adversely impact their ability to continue receiving those benefits. This includes receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.…

When you think of someone who suffers from a disability, you more than likely think of a person who has a physical limit or physical manifestation. However, it’s possible for people to suffer from a disability that might not be easy to see with the naked eye. Those who suffer from invisible disabilities will struggle…

The process can certainly take a bit of time, but it’s good to know that once you’re approved for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, you’ll keep receiving them for a long time. However, there are certain situations or circumstances under which they could stop. So, whether you’ve been receiving SSDI benefits for some time already,…

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.…

You may have heard about Hunter Garstin’s story on the news. On December 7, 2013, Hunter suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury during a high school wrestling meet. When the high school’s insurance company denied Hunter’s claim, his mom called Rocky to step in and fight for her son. Rocky and his team worked tirelessly…

“My investigations reveal this is a pretty dirty trucking company,” said Rocky McElhaney, Lead Attorney and Owner at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm. On April 28, 2016, Spirit Truck Lines’ careless and rule-breaking driver senselessly took the life of 65 year-old TDOT worker David Younger, and injured three other TDOT workers. Before this incident, the Texas…

A Tribute to Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Executive Director, Dena Gibson, a 2016 Association of Legal Administrators Inductee Our leaders aren’t just on the front lines and in the courtroom fighting for justice against insurance companies and big corporations. They’re not always the ones who get those tearful hugs from our clients when the Judge…

The Schultz family had to endure one of the worst things in life: losing their child. In 2014, their son Tyler Schultz, 24, and two others were killed in a catastrophic wreck near the Center Point Road Exit on Vietnam Veterans Parkway in Hendersonville. The case was very complicated and more emotionally taxing than most…