Posts by Rocky McElhaney
“What Did You Just Say?” Your Guide to Confusing Legal Terms
The language of the law can be very confusing. Some legal phrases date back to the early days of America. Some words even date back to the legal systems of England, Rome, and Greece. When a lawyer starts spouting off this “legalese,” it can be a bit overwhelming. Here at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we…
Read MoreWhy Is My Nashville Personal Injury Case Taking So Long?
When you are injured, the last thing you want to worry about is financial insecurity. As personal injury attorneys, we do our best to move your case along as efficiently and effectively as possible, but sometimes it takes time. There are six main factors that play into how long it can take to resolve a…
Read MoreI Was Seriously Injured Driving a Company Vehicle: What Happens Next?
Getting in an accident while driving a company vehicle is incredibly stressful. The vehicle is not in your name. It’s owned by your employer. And you are more than likely worried not only about your injuries but injuries to the other people involved. You might also be running through a host of questions immediately after…
Read MoreShould I Worry About Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident?
One of the most common injuries victims of Tennessee car accidents suffer is to the shoulder. Even a slow-speed collision can injure your shoulder depending on how you were sitting in the vehicle and where that vehicle was struck. Shoulders are an important part of the movements human beings use most often, and so even…
Read MoreCan a Wrist Sprain Get Worse?
A common car accident injury is a wrist sprain. Wrist sprains are very uncomfortable, and if left untreated or not treated properly they can lead to chronic pain and additional injury. A wrist sprain affects your daily activities, your ability to work, and the ability to perform tasks around the house. Wrist sprains happen so…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm Named “Best Places to Work” for the Seventh Time!
Great news from the office! I’m honored to announce Rocky McElhaney Law Firm has once again been named one of Nashville Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. This is the seventh year our firm has been selected for inclusion, and we are absolutely thrilled! The Best Places to Work award “recognizes companies in Middle Tennessee that strive to…
Read MoreHow Can I Maximize My Car Accident Settlement?
Being injured in a Tennessee car accident can change your life in an instant. You might not be able to return to work for months on end, you could require extensive physical therapy, or you might have to undergo surgery to repair your injuries. These bills can pile up, and maximizing your car accident settlement…
Read MoreWhat Are Truck Drivers’ Responsibilities?
Truck drivers are the backbone of the United States economy. The more big-rigs you see on the roads of Tennessee and the country, the better the economy is performing. Truck drivers are responsible for transporting food, clothing, and other products across the country from manufacturers to retailers. However, truck drivers have more responsibilities than just…
Read MoreRapid Blood Test Could Help Detect Brain Injury
In what could be a breakthrough regarding the detection of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), Abbott has announced that a blood test it is developing might be able to detect mild TBI in patients even if a CT scan could not. The news of this study first broke in August 2019 but Abbott recently announced in…
Read MorePreparing Your Home & Family in the Event of Another Tornado in Nashville
It has been a year since a massive tornado cut through Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The storm killed 25 people and injured more than 300 others, and did more than a billion dollars’ worth of damage. We at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm want to make sure that no one is ever in the position of…
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