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…

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Could My Employer Deny My Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Work injury claim denied

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,…

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I Was Hit by a Speeding Driver. What Do I Do?

Hit by a speeding driver Tennessee

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…

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Precautions When Dealing With an Auto Insurance Adjuster

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…

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A Mini Guide to Handling Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence

A 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.…

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Workers’ Compensation and Immediate Medical Needs

Workers’ 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…

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New 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…

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Essential Workers and COVID-19 – What You Need to Know

Essential Workers Nashville Tennessee

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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