Posts by Rocky McElhaney
How Effective Are Motorcycle Crash Bars?
Crash statistics from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report that 5,579 motorcyclists died on the road, and around 82,528 motorcyclists were injured in the U.S. in 2020. The fatalities make up 14% of all traffic fatalities in the country. Per vehicle miles traveled in 2020, motorcycle fatalities occurred…
Read MoreSexual Assault by a Doctor Is an Inexcusable Betrayal of Trust
The doctor patient relationship is supposed to be based on trust. When a doctor breaks that trust and sexually assaults their patients, it is an indefensible betrayal. In many of these cases, a patient is at their most vulnerable and the doctor uses that against them, leaving the patient powerless against their attack. Over the…
Read MoreIf My Child Is Injured Doing a Social Media Challenge, Can I Sue?
Kids do a lot of dangerous things. They put small items up their noses and in their mouths. They climb over furniture and run across the street without looking. And as any parent who’s ever uttered “If So-and-So jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” knows, they can sometimes egg one another on.…
Read MoreCommon Back Injuries from Car Accidents
A car accident can be quite traumatic; add an injury, and the trauma continues. Many car accident victims suffer back injuries, which can lead to debilitating pain and loss of employment. Even when the damage is not permanent, many victims still take a very long time to heal. Statistics from Good Body report that back…
Read MoreAdele Shepin Is the 2022 Recipient of the Max McElhaney Memorial Education Scholarship!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is proud to announce that Adele Shepin is this year’s recipient of the Max McElhaney Memorial Education Scholarship! This New Jersey native has a very bright future ahead of her, and we are thrilled that we can be a part of helping her achieve her dreams and goals. “Adele is such…
Read MoreLane Departure Warning Systems Work. Why Don’t We Use Them?
There’s been a lot of new vehicle safety tech introduced over the last few years, but one of the more popular systems offers lane departure warnings (LDW). This system alerts drivers when they cross over a lane marker. They’re a little different from lane keeping assistance (LKA) systems, which affect the steering column to prevent…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Truck Rollover Accidents
Can you imagine driving on the highway and watching a truck roll over? Even worse, can you imagine driving next to a truck who is driving too fast for your liking and can tip over at any minute? Unfortunately, this can easily become a reality. Rollover accidents are one of the most common and deadliest…
Read MoreTechnology That Can Help Reduce Truck Accidents? Yes, Please!
We’re sure that many drivers would feel safer sharing the roads with trucks if they knew the drivers were less distracted on the roads. Even though many motorists refrain from using cell phones while driving, truck drivers can cause serious damage if they become distracted while driving. Fortunately, a California-based startup company agrees, and may…
Read MoreTop 7 Reasons Why Distracted Driving Is Dangerous
When we hear of distracted driving accidents, some of us have mixed reactions. Some of us are sad to hear of another devastating car accident, and some of us listen with a tinge of guilt. Whether we want to admit it, we all have been distracted while driving. There is not one driver that hasn’t…
Read MoreFive Attorneys from Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Named to 2022 MidSouth Super Lawyers!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is celebrating today: five members of the RML family were recognized by Super Lawyers in 2022! Rocky McElhaney was named to the MidSouth Super Lawyers list, and four attorneys – Steve Fifield, Michael Fisher, Justin Hight and Andrea Stilgenbauer – were named to the Rising Stars list. Every year, Super Lawyers…
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