Traumatic Brain Injury and the Link to PTSD
More and more research has been done in the past few years regarding the link between a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to a study from UCLA published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, people who suffer a TBI are more likely to develop PTSD or a similar anxiety disorder. This…
Read MoreAre Pediatric Concussions Going Undiagnosed?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that roughly half a million children go to the emergency room with a concussion each year—but is that number accurate? Since most traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, are diagnosed in a primary care physician’s office, rather than the ER, the official number of children impacted by…
Read MoreDrunk Driver Crashes into a Home, Causing the Death of 71-Year-Old Woman
On a fateful night in August 2016, Bobbie Ann Lafollette, 71, sat on her condo’s living room sofa in River Plantation, TN. Suddenly, Michael Harris, 28, crashed his car into Lafollette’s home, killing her instantly. Harris ran from the scene, leaving his car lodged inside the woman’s home. Police eventually caught up with Harris, who…
Read MoreThis is What Can Happen to Your Brain in a Car Accident When You Hit Your Head
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, and TBI’s contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths. The long-term effects…
Read MoreTypes of Evidence that Can Help Your Tennessee Car Accident Claim
Every car crash case is won or lost based on how convincing the evidence is. The better the evidence, the more money you are likely to get. Obtaining sufficient evidence involves sending investigators to speak with witnesses, reviewing police reports, and making a thorough study of the accident scene. A qualified Nashville car accident attorney…
Read MoreToo Much Fun? Know the Risks of TBIs from Amusement Park Rides
For many people, especially children, amusement parks are a lot of fun. Millions of people go to amusement parks each year – many in Tennessee. Each year, the rides seems to go faster and higher. While the bumper cars, carousels, Ferris wheels, and hall of mirrors attract many, the biggest draws are the roller coaster…
Read MoreTwo Tennessee Drivers Injured in a Head-On Crash on Highway 25/70
The Standard Bearer reported on March 16, 2017, that two people were hurt when three vehicles crashed on Highway 25/70 in Piedmont, Tennessee. The accident happened near Jasper Jones Auto Salvage Yard. The Tennessee Highway Patrol was called in to clear traffic and investigate the accident. The investigation revealed the following facts: A 41-year-old male…
Read MoreRocky Law Adds Two New Experienced Litigators to the Firm: Jill Draughon and Ali Toll
At Rocky Law Firm, our wheels never stop turning. Without losing sight of our heart or our mission, we are constantly moving towards becoming a bigger and better law firm as we recruit only the very best and brightest legal talent to fight for our deserving clients. We are pleased to announce that this tradition…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Honored in Nashville Post’s Annual InCharge Leaders Issue
On March 2, Nashville Post Leaders magazine, the city’s foremost news source for business and politics, named Rocky McElhaney to their annual InCharge list. This hand-picked hot list honors a compendium of Middle Tennessee’s top business trailblazers, civic innovators and trendsetting companies directing growth across the mid-state. See more of Rocky on page 31 of…
Read MoreFiling a Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of a Child in Tennessee
When an immediate family member dies due to the negligent actions of another person, the surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the party who was responsible for causing the death. Whether the at-fault party caused a tragic traffic accident or some other kind of accident, the tragic death…
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