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 [...]
Last November, the US Food & Drug Administration convened a panel of experts to hear evidence regarding the dangers of fluoroquinolones, a group of antibiotics. The meeting came on the heels of a safety review of the drugs, which revealed that fluoroquinolones could cause severe and potentially permanent damage to muscles, tendons, joints, nerves, and [...]
On April 9, 2016, two people were killed and five others injured in a single vehicle crash that happened around 10pm on Interstate 40 West near mile marker 238 in Lebanon, Tennessee. A Chevrolet Suburban carrying the 6 passengers along with the driver were traveling westbound when the vehicle lost control and rolled, coming to [...]
The 411 on where to find vehicle recall information and what to do if you’ve been injured by a recalled or defective vehicle The numbers for 2015 aren’t finished being tallied yet but in 2014, carmakers issued a record 803 recalls, effecting approximately 64-million vehicles. That’s one in every four vehicles on the road. With [...]
