Posts by Rocky McElhaney
How Road Defects Lead to Catastrophic Accidents with Trucks
When we think about all the possible causes of accidents, the usual culprits — at least — involve one of the drivers. Perhaps someone was overtired or drunk. Perhaps they were texting. Maybe they were going too fast, took a turn too sharply, or did something that cost them control of their car. Our blame…
Read MoreHow Today’s Vehicles Put Pedestrians and Cyclists at Higher Risk of Injury
Fatalities from car-on-car collisions are declining as new technologies help keep passengers safe inside of vehicles. But what about pedestrians? Whether on bicycle or foot, personal injuries continue to rise for those involved in a vehicular collision. Are the vehicles we buy safe? A look at shifting trends Personal vehicles in the U.S. have gotten…
Read MoreWhen Neurology and Psychology Intersect
It’s no secret that the brain, and all matters pertaining to it, is complicated. After all, it is essentially a gooey supercomputer powering these containers we call bodies. We still don’t understand every single facet of how the brain works – and just the implications of that sentence are enough to give you an ironic…
Read MoreThe Team at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Has Been Named to Super Lawyers!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is thrilled to announce that firm founder Rocky McElhaney has been recognized by 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers, making the Top 100 in Tennessee and Top 50 in Nashville lists, and attorneys Michael Fisher, Steve Fifield and Justin Height were recognized by 2021 Mid-South Rising Stars! We are so proud to see…
Read MoreInjured at Work in Tennessee? Here Are Some Common Misconceptions
With June designated as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council (NSC), we wanted to take the opportunity to inform those injured on the job in Tennessee of their rights. Going to work shouldn’t cause you to worry about returning home in one piece at the end of the day. However, too many people…
Read MoreTBIs and Magic Mushrooms: An Unlikely Pair
Psychedelics such as mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and more used to be all the rage amongst young partygoers before fading into the relative background with the new millennium. Now, though, they seem to be returning — and not just in the obvious way. Scientists around the world are studying their properties for medicinal therapy. The idea…
Read MorePeloton Finally Recalled Its Deadly Treadmills
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the majority of us to become homebodies. With country-wide lockdowns and closed businesses, it became even harder for the average person to stay active and in shape, leading to a lot of us resorting to at-home workouts. Peloton, a high-tech exercise equipment company doubled its product sales and expanded…
Read MoreWhy Bigger Isn’t Better When It Comes to Personal Injury Law Cases
Many personal injury firms try to sell the arrogant notion that just because they’re bigger and have offices throughout the country, that it means they’re better. Balderdash. There’s a reason personal injury lawyers use the word “personal.” Your injuries are personal to you; you should have a lawyer who takes your case personally, too. That’s…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Dangerous Motorized Vehicles
The most common type of dangerous vehicle is the passenger vehicle; this makes sense because there are so many of them. But there are a lot of dangerous motorized vehicles out there. Based on our experiences as injury lawyers, the most dangerous vehicles – the ones most likely to be involved in an injury or…
Read MoreWhen I Sign a Waiver, Does It Mean I Can’t Sue?
A waiver is a written legal document. (It must be in writing.) The document states that if someone else is negligent, then you can’t sue that person (or business) if the negligence causes you damages. Damages in personal injury cases include compensation for your medical bills, lost income, property damage, physical pain, and emotional suffering.…
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