Posts by Rocky McElhaney
Backup 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…
Read MoreReporting Requirements for Nursing Home and Elder Abuse
Elder abuse and neglect is a serious public heath challenge in the United States. Some of our most vulnerable citizens live in fear of being abused and neglect by the same people who are supposed to be caring for and protecting them. One of the challenges of addressing elder abuse is the fact that it…
Read MoreRecalled Jeep Grand Cherokee Caused Injuries and Death
In April, Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA US), voluntarily recalled 32,267 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles that were manufactured between May 2015 and February 2016. The recall is due to a problem with the gear selector. Drivers erroneously conclude that the vehicle is in park when it is not in park can get hit by the vehicle…
Read MoreThe Truth about Malpractice Costs, Right from the Doctor’s Mouth
Regular readers of our blog will know that we have covered the costs associated with medical malpractice from time to time. Most of the time, we dismantle arguments that tort reform will decrease the cost of healthcare. We’ve been fighting Bills in front of our legislators to put an end to this nonsense once and…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Defends His Title as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the Country!
Tough and grueling professions like those of the legal industry can wear on an individual’s passion and compassion for others. They can forget what’s important and lose that very vital spirit and devotion to their clients’ needs. But take heart my friends, because the cause of helping others get the justice they truly deserve has…
Read More“Failure to Yield” on the Police Report Doesn’t Mean It’s All Your Fault
Rocky Law Firm takes a closer look at the fatal crash involving a speeding rented Lamborghini in South Nashville On April 4, 2016 at around 4:30pm along the 4800 Block of Nolensville Road in South Nashville, 28-year old, Suk Rai, was killed when he was ejected from his Nissan Altima after being struck by a…
Read MoreiCompare Trial: Unethical Work-Hour Limit Study Being Performed at Hospitals Putting Patients and Doctors at Risk
…Shhhhh it’s just putting everyone at risk, no one has to know. Fueled by greed and profits, the most recent attempt by the healthcare and insurance lobby has berthed a new egregiously unethical study that forces physician residents at 63 randomly chosen hospital facilities across the country to participate in a trial which pushes them…
Read MoreThe Secret to Being the Best Lawyer: Aspiring Attorney, Navy Veteran, Student, and Family Man Writes MTSU Essay on Rocky McElhaney
The essay below was written by Dennis Peña, a 10 year active duty Navy Veteran and family man, who is currently attending MTSU as a freshmen. Dennis is interested in becoming a lawyer so he sought out Rocky McElhaney, “The Best Lawyer” in Nashville, to find out what it takes—and what it takes to set yourself apart. …
Read MoreKnow Before You Row: A Boating Accident Could Be Eminent at Percy Priest Lake This Memorial Day Weekend if You Don’t Know This…
Know Before You Row boating safety information brought to you by the personal injury and boating accident liability lawyers at the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm in Nashville, Tennessee Thinking about heading out to Percy Priest Lake this Memorial Day weekend to take the family and friends on a rental pontoon, house boat, speedboat, or hit…
Read MoreI Didn’t Realize How Bad I Was Hurt After a Car Accident Until a Few Days Later
Rocky Law Firm comes to the rescue of a young woman who was injured in a car accident when the at-fault insurance company turns its back on her. “I was hurt in a car accident. He hit me from behind on the left side. When it happened, I was just upset my brand new car…
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