Posts by Rocky McElhaney
Tennessee Continues to Strengthen Punishments for Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Tennessee and across the United States. Drunk drivers put themselves and others at risk of serious injury or death and can face severe legal consequences if caught and convicted. Despite efforts to prevent drunk driving through public awareness campaigns, increased law enforcement, and stricter laws, the problem persists.…
Read MorePTSD Is Common After Sexual Assaults
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. This can include sexual assault, which is a particularly devastating form of trauma that can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental and emotional wellbeing. In this article, we will explore what PTSD…
Read MoreDrivers Should Know the Dangers That Cyclists Face
The harsh reality is that when a person rides a bicycle, they are at risk of being involved in an accident at any given moment. This is not only because cyclists do not have a shield or seatbelt to protect themselves, but it is also because motor vehicle drivers fail to take the proper precautions…
Read MoreTruck and Train Accidents Are More Common Than You Think
After two Norfolk Southern trains derailed in Ohio in February and March 2023, people are starting to take more notice of train accidents occurring across the United States. It turns out that train accidents are more common than most people think. In 2022 alone, there were over 1,100 train derailments around the country, which is…
Read MoreWhat Is a Concussion, Exactly?
You may have heard of the term “concussion” being used after an individual hits their head, but you may not understand what it actually means. According to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a concussion is “a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to…
Read MoreWhat Is Permanent Total Disability for Workers’ Compensation?
In Tennessee, there are different types of workers’ compensation disability benefits for those who have been injured on the job. Therefore, if you have been severely injured and do not think that you can return to work in the future, you may be wondering what qualifies as permanent total disability for workers’ compensation. When it…
Read MoreShould I Claim Workers’ Compensation If I’m Assaulted at My Job in Tennessee?
Are you worried about the safety of your workplace? Unfortunately, workplace violence is becoming more common, and it can cause physical harm and emotional trauma to employees. In 2020 alone, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recorded 392 workplace homicides and a shocking 37,060 nonfatal injuries caused by intentional harm to employees while on…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Nashville Attorney if You’re Injured While Visiting Tennessee
There certainly is a lot of beauty to experience in our dynamic Music City. Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and unfortunately, you’re not immune just because you’re on vacation. However, if you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence while you are on vacation, you have the same rights to compensation as someone who lives in…
Read MoreWhat Is Sami’s Law?
As the popularity and usage of rideshare apps soar, we are learning more and more about the risks and dangers such a service can pose. Convenient as they may be, not as many passengers reach their destinations unscathed — or even at all — as apps like Uber and Lyft would have you believe. This…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accident Lawsuits Are Different from Other Vehicle Claims
Since the law and its procedures are meant to cover as many human experiences as possible, there is just no way for it to NOT be complicated. For every bill, there are caveats and exceptions; a long list of factors that can change a case this way and that. The average layperson typically doesn’t need…
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