Who Pays for Rear-End Collisions?
Getting rear-ended is unfortunately something that many people in Tennessee have gone through or will go through. These accidents are sometimes minor, but they can be more severe than people realize. When that is the case, victims need to understand how they get their injuries and losses paid for. If you are confused or have…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Total a Financed Car?
Being in a car accident in a car you own outright is bad enough. When you still owe money on the car, it adds insult to injury. What happens now? How will insurance payments affect your car loan, and what do you do with a vehicle you cannot drive? This is an incredibly stressful situation,…
Read MoreCan 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,…
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