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Posts by Rocky McElhaney
Wrongful Death Proceeds – Who gets the money?
Here at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we recently resolved two wrongful death claims. Both were tragic stories, and the way the law directs us to divide up the money struck me as very interesting given that they both resolved around the same time. One involved an 18 year-old young man and the other involved a…
Read MorePremises Liability and Notice in Tennessee
In December of 2010, we obtained one of the largest jury verdicts recorded in Davidson County for a premises liability case. A premises liability case holds the owner of the property responsible for dangerous conditions that exist on the property that the property owner either knew, or should have known about and failed to fix…
Read MoreInjuries at the Carnival are not Amusing – The Dangers of Amusement Park Rides
Last week there was a serious incident at a state fair. According to local news reports out of the North Carolina Star Fair, on Thursday night a ride called “The Vortex” was tampered with, causing serious injuries to at least five people. According to a description of the Vortex, the main arm is hydraulically lifted…
Read MoreProving Your Brain Injury Case Part 2: Teaching the Jury What It Means for You and Your Family
In Part 1 of this series about brain injury cases, I addressed the differences between traumatic brain injuries and anoxic/hypoxic brain injuries and how we can use expert witnesses and other resources to teach the jury about these mechanisms of injury. In today’s post, I am going to lay out how we teach the jury…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Damages are Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Case?
Tennessee was one of the earliest states to enact a law that allows survivors to bring a lawsuit when one of their loved ones died as the result of the wrongful act of another. As early as 1836, the Tennessee legislature enacted a law that allowed the lawsuits of deceased to survive their death. (1836 Tenn.…
Read MoreCalling All Scooter Owners in Tennessee: What You Need To Know Before You Hit the Road
Just recently, a Hendersonville, Tennessee man was tragically killed when his scooter collided with a vehicle that turned in front of him. Terrible accidents like this remind us that as the scooter and moped populations rise in Middle-Tennessee, we must be more alert when driving. We must educate ourselves about the law’s requirements for these…
Read MoreSigns of an Unsafe Daycare Center
Most families require two incomes to pay the bills and live comfortably. When you have young children, finding adequate childcare can be a difficult process. Every parent’s number one priority is the safety, wellness and happiness of his or her children. When you are searching for a day care center, be diligent about the facility…
Read MoreCar Insurance – Part 2: Bodily Injury Liability Coverage
This four-part series of blog posts is intended to inform and remind readers of important aspects of car insurance. Today, in part 2, I address “Bodily Injury Liability” coverage. A Moral Argument in Favor of Adequate Bodily Injury Liabiltiy Coverage The phrase “first, do no harm” is often considered an ethical standard of the medical profession. …
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