Posts by Rocky McElhaney
Kia Recall: Manufacturer Tells Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Kia recalls 71,704 Kia Sportage crossovers in the U.S. due to an electronic control unit can short circuit and lead to a fire. The improper sealing of a wire harness cover used for the hydraulic electronic control unit can allow for moisture to enter the module. If the water is contaminated with road salt, it…
Read MoreKeeping Your Kids Safe in Cars: Tennessee Child Safety Laws
Even when you do everything to keep your child protected, there are still reckless drivers on the loose on Nashville roadways. But knowing and abiding by Tennessee’s child safety laws can help protect you and your kids while you’re on the road. In case you get hit, give your child the best possible chance to…
Read MoreMultiple-Car Accident Caused by Driver Running a Red Light
A five-car crash, resulting from a driver running a red light, wreaked havoc on Antioch Pike in Nashville on October 21st. A reckless driver barreled into a tractor-trailer after ignoring a stop light, and three more cars were hit as a result. Two people were transported to Vanderbilt Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.…
Read MoreGot Stuck with a Needle in a Parking Lot? Retailers Still Don’t Want to Pay
Premises liability cases are based on a principle that dates back to common law; that if a person suffers an injury on someone else’s property, they may be able to file a lawsuit against the property owner to recover damages. In order to meet the basic requirements of a premises liability claim, there is the…
Read MoreHow Auto Accident Reconstruction Experts Find the Cause of a Car Crash
On August 20th, 23 vehicles – including a box truck and an 18-wheeler – were involved in a multi-vehicle accident that shut down I-24 for hours, according to reports from WKRN.com and The Tennessean. While many people went to the hospital for injuries, no fatalities were reported. An accident of this magnitude means it can…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Caused by Trucks Making U-Turns
Traffic rules and regulations are put in place to help keep all drivers safe on our roads and highways, and when drivers violate those rules by making illegal u-turns crashes happen. Making a U-turn is a risky maneuver for the driver of any vehicle, but when the vehicle is a large, commercial truck they are…
Read MoreInjuries and Death from Dangerous Medical Devices
According to FDA documentation, the Vagus Nerve Stimulator therapy system (VNS) was developed by Cyberonics, Inc. to treat patients with epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression. However, based on the results of a clinical study of more than 200 patients who had the device implanted and turned on, during the first three months none of the patients…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Lien Against your Auto Accident Claim
Let’s say you have been injured in a car crash, and your Nashville auto accident attorney has negotiated a settlement on your behalf –but then to your surprise, you discover that a lien has been placed on your claim. What at first seemed like a healthy amount for your settlement might be diminished significantly by…
Read MoreEssure Defective Birth Control Injuries and Lawsuits
The Essure Permanent Birth Control System is a non-hormonal form of permanent birth control that is sold by Bayer in the form of a titanium coil that is implanted in a woman’s fallopian tubes. The Essure procedure was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, when it was owned by the…
Read MoreBackup Cameras Are Not Foolproof: Safety Precautions for Drivers
Driving a vehicle in reverse can be one of the most dangerous driving maneuvers. Every vehicle has blind spots, so vehicle manufacturers began adding backup cameras to help drivers get a clear view of what is behind their vehicle when they are backing out of a parking space or driveway. But drivers can be lulled…
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