Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Is Taking That Train to Clarksville!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is excited to announce the grand opening of our brand new office in Clarksville, Tennessee! On Monday August 3, 2020, we officially opened the doors of our bright, modern office building located at 2197 Madison Street (Suite 103), and we cannot wait to introduce ourselves to the community. Of course, that…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm Spotlighted by Tennessee Legal Justice Publication
The Rocky McElhaney Law Firm will be honored with a feature article about the practice and its efforts in the community in the summer edition of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) newsletter. Each quarter, the TTLA chooses one game-changing law firm doing big things to help people in Tennessee beyond the course and scope…
Read MoreCould My Employer Deny My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Under the Workers’ Compensation laws in Tennessee, most businesses having more than five employees must carry insurance to cover any injuries sustained by workers on the job. With certain exceptions, virtually every injury incurred by workers on the job is eligible for workers’ compensation coverage. Although the employer cannot deny your workers’ comp benefits outright,…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm’s Gladiators Were Named to the 2020 Super Lawyers List!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is excited to announce that our Gladiators in Suits have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2020! Super Lawyers is an objective ratings service that recognizes attorneys across America who are operating at the top of their games. Only the top 5% of attorneys in each practice area in any given…
Read MoreI Was Hit by a Speeding Driver. What Do I Do?
Today it seems commonplace to see drivers whipping past you in the fast lane, sometimes so fast you can’t even figure out how fast they’re going. Even getting pulled over by police and being ticketed typically only slows them down long enough for the patrol car to leave their rearview mirror – until they cause…
Read MorePrecautions When Dealing With an Auto Insurance Adjuster
Not long after you have experienced a car accident, a representative from an insurance company may contact you to verify certain details about the event or ask you some questions about your accident claim. There are many pieces of information you are not obligated to and should not provide to an insurance representative. Below are…
Read MoreA Mini Guide to Handling Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
One of the very worst realities that anyone goes through is having to make the decision to place a family member into a nursing home or assisted living facility. It’s not a choice, really. You just recognize your limitations in being able to provide the proper level of care that your loved one now needs.…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Immediate Medical Needs
If you have sustained any type of injury or illness in your workplace, whether it is minor or extremely urgent, it is important to move forward quickly to obtain a medical evaluation and treatment. This is important not only for your recovery and health, but also for securing the maximum amount of workers’ comp benefits…
Read MoreNew Proposed Rule Changes Could Lead to Social Security Disability Denials
Recent proposed cuts to disability benefits announced by the White House Administration consist of new rules that would govern the Social Security Disability program, impacting tens of thousands of recipients. The new proposed rules would add more stringent verification requirements in the form of more frequent paperwork checks of those who receive benefits. This increased…
Read MoreEssential Workers and COVID-19 – What You Need to Know
With the current coronavirus pandemic, Governor Lee has called for all non-essential businesses to close in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout our community and the state of Tennessee. This also includes a “stay at home” order for citizens, with the exception of carrying out essential activities. What does this mean for “essential…
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