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Can an Uninsured Driver Hit By an Insured Driver File a Claim?
Being hit by another driver while you are taking every precaution and driving as safely as possible is aggravating. But when you are uninsured, it may be even more dangerous. If you have been injured in a car accident, only to realize that your insurance lapsed, you may be wondering what your legal options and…
Read MoreInjured in a Hit-and-Run Accident? Here Are Your Legal Options
Every car accident is stressful, but hit-and-runs add a whole new layer of stress and overwhelm the chaos. When someone hits you and flees the scene, they are both breaking the law and breaking the basic rules we follow in society. You are left with a damaged vehicle, injuries, an incomplete police report, and no…
Read MoreWhat Parts of the Spine Are Most Vulnerable to Injury?
Your spine is vulnerable to injuries of all kinds. Some of these injuries are relatively minor, while others are catastrophic, potentially leading to permanent disability or even death. By understanding which parts of the spine are most vulnerable to injury, you can better recognize serious symptoms. If you or someone you love has suffered a…
Read MoreSigns of Head Trauma After a Motorcycle Accident
Imagine this: you are riding your motorcycle on a quiet street. Everything is going well. Then, a truck pulls out in front of you. This driver does not see you and collides directly with your motorcycle. You sustain several broken bones, as well as a painful sprain. At first, everything seems manageable, but a few…
Read MoreWorkers’ Rights and Compensation After a Slip and Fall
Tennessee requires most employers to obtain workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. If you slip and fall and sustain an injury while at work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Learning how workers’ compensation works in Tennessee, and contacting a Nashville slip and fall accident attorney, can make the process of pursuing a claim…
Read MoreWhat Happens if the At-Fault Party Does Not Have Car Insurance?
Just imagine the following: you are driving on a busy street and then, suddenly, another car backs right into your vehicle. You step out of the car and talk to the other driver. This driver says they have no car insurance. And, because of this, you worry that recovering compensation will be more difficult than…
Read MoreCan I Be Fired While on Workers’ Compensation?
When an employee gets hurt on the job, one of their first fears is often their job security. Everyone knows that employers like employees who work hard and do not make trouble, and even though it is an unfair viewpoint, there are some companies that believe that injured workers make trouble for the company. It…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm Raises $10,060.00 for Gallatin CARES! This year, we presented a check for $10,060.00 to this amazing organization which does so much good in our community.
This year’s fundraiser ran from November 11 to December 7, 2025. Rocky McElhaney Law Firm also participated in six days of service during the three week period before Thanksgiving. Our team members helped bag groceries, refill the shelves, and served over 700 families this year. Every car that came through the line received a turkey,…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Usually Take to Get Workers’ Compensation?
One of the first questions we hear from new workers’ compensation clients is, “How long does it take to get workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee?” This is normal—when your paycheck stops and your expenses do not, you want to get your wage replacement checks coming in as quickly as possible. The answer is not the…
Read MoreHow to Collect Evidence After a Truck Accident in Tennessee
Truck accidents in Tennessee are rarely simple open-and-shut ordeals. And with so many of the state’s major thoroughfares, including Interstate 24, Interstate 65, and Interstate 240 making the list of most dangerous roads for crashes, drivers need to be extra cautious. This is especially true when sharing the road with massive tractor-trailers. Any truck accident…
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