Personal Injury
Can I File an Injury Lawsuit if I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident?
Say you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident of some sort. Depending on your injuries, you may be out of work for weeks or months, you may need a lifetime of medical intervention, or you can only afford your medical bills but not the repairs to your vehicle. It may be all three; it…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean if Several Law Firms Turn Down My Case?
Whatever it is that has caused you to seek legal representation is likely already causing you stress. A car accident, an assault, a case of medical malpractice – no matter what it is, you deserve a professional who will take up your case and fight for you. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find a…
Read MoreWhich Streets Are the Most Dangerous for Nashville’s Pedestrians?
All streets are dangerous for pedestrians. They are simply no match for a car that speeds through a stop light or a stop sign. Many pedestrian accidents in the Nashville area are deadly. Those who survive often suffer catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and loss of limb. In…
Read MoreIf My Child Is Injured Doing a Social Media Challenge, Can I Sue?
Kids do a lot of dangerous things. They put small items up their noses and in their mouths. They climb over furniture and run across the street without looking. And as any parent who’s ever uttered “If So-and-So jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” knows, they can sometimes egg one another on.…
Read MoreFive Attorneys from Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Named to 2022 MidSouth Super Lawyers!
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is celebrating today: five members of the RML family were recognized by Super Lawyers in 2022! Rocky McElhaney was named to the MidSouth Super Lawyers list, and four attorneys – Steve Fifield, Michael Fisher, Justin Hight and Andrea Stilgenbauer – were named to the Rising Stars list. Every year, Super Lawyers…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Boating Accidents
There is nothing quite as nice as heading out onto Percy Priest Lake on a warm, clear day. The gentle waves rocking the boat, the sun shining down over head, the air fresh and clean. However, as with any vehicle, we need to be cautious when operating a boat. Boats can seem secure (after all,…
Read MoreHow Dangerous Are Nashville’s Party Bike Tours?
Party bikes are popular with tourists in Nashville, and why shouldn’t they be? It’s a mode of transportation and exercise that’s fun because there’s drinks and friends and sights to see all at the same time. We don’t want to scare away our visitors, as we want everyone to see the beauty and charm of…
Read MoreNew Consumer Protection Law Bans “Surprise” Bills from Out-of-Network Healthcare Providers
When a medical issue arises, whether it is an injury or an illness, finding the right treatment as quickly as possible is the top priority. At least, it should be the top priority. In reality, too often people who are injured or suffering from an illness or other medical problem must first consider where and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Leading Causes of Wrongful Death for Teenagers?
Discussing fatality rates in children and adolescents isn’t an easy conversation, but the more you know about the risks, the more able you are to prepare and protect your family from dangerous situations. Teenagers are in a risk category all by themselves; they’re beginning to experience the world as independent people without the benefit of…
Read MoreWhy Are Burns a Serious Medical Condition?
Everyone has accidentally touched a hot stove (or oven, or pan, or kettle), and even those minor burn injuries can be really painful! When it comes to major burn injuries or burns that cover a large percentage of the body, there can be major consequences that affect every part of your life in ways you…
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