Congratulations, Martina Abbriano, on Being Selected as the 2019 Recipient of the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Martina Abbriano is the 2019 winner of the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship! We were so lucky to have such excellent candidates this year, but we fell in love with Martina and her story. Martina is the oldest of four children, and a first-generation college student.…
Read MoreRecent Drowning Deaths of Celebrities’ Children Highlight the Dangers for Parents
Summer is here and that means days spent in the pool or on vacation at the lake, ocean, or other bodies of water. Exercising safe practices around water is crucial while having fun with family and friends. However, accidents do happen, and there is a certain danger involved with activity in and around the water.…
Read MoreAttention Soldiers: Defective 3M Military Earplugs Injury Lawsuit
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is representing soldiers against manufacturer 3M for providing allegedly defective earplugs for over a decade to men and women who served in the US military. The ear plugs, distributed between 2002 and 2015, were too short for proper insertion into users’ ears, putting users at risk for permanent hearing loss, hearing…
Read MoreE-Scooter and Dockless Scooter Liability in Tennessee
If you are a pedestrian or driver who is injured as a result of a scooter rider’s negligence, or a scooter rider who is injured as a result of a malfunctioning or defective scooter, you may have a claim for damages. Who is responsible for your Tennessee e-scooter accident? Well, that’s where it can get…
Read MoreMaking a Claim for Pain and Suffering after a Car Accident
If you sustained an injury in a Nashville car accident, as a result of another party’s negligence or recklessness, various types of damages may be available to you through a personal injury claim. One type, referred to as economic damages, consists of the actual costs of your recovery in terms of lost wages, medical bills,…
Read MoreAvoiding Dockless Scooter Accidents May Be an Uphill Battle in Nashville
Finger pointing over rising scooter related injuries and limited regulations and enforcement are a recipe for disaster on Nashville roads and sidewalks It sure is hard to escape the lure of Nashville’s newest craze: electric dockless scooters. Even the least adventurous of individuals can’t ignore the merits of this new mobility alternative. The use of…
Read MoreClaiming Lost Wages After a Car Accident Injury
If you have suffered an injury in a car wreck, you may have been forced to miss weeks or months of work as a result. Or, perhaps you are currently unable to return to your job. For many families, this places an undue strain on their financial security. The good news is, if you sustain…
Read MoreHelicopter Rides Pose Significant Dangers to Tourists
There’s so much to do in Nashville, but sometimes you want to escape to someplace new. One popular way to do that is by taking a helicopter tour. Instead of driving four hours to experience the Smokies, you can take an aerial tour of the mountains, or take in the views of Big South Fork…
Read MoreTrucking Blind Spot Accidents Are a Big Problem
If you have a driver’s license, you’re aware that every vehicle has one or more blind spots. Your passenger vehicle has sideview and rearview mirrors, and maybe even backup cameras, to minimize your blind spots and help reduce the chance of a backing-up accident. You may also have had close calls, or witnessed them, where…
Read MoreRocky Fights for Stiffer Penalties for Man Killed by Nashville Hit and Run Driver
On Valentine’s Day in 2018, Curtis Kevan was killed in a deadly hit and run while riding along Gallatin Pike on his motorcycle. An innocent man was taken out of this world and a family changed forever. The men responsible for the wreck, fled the scene, but were caught a month later. Leon Duke,…
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