Safety
The Dangers of Freezing Temperatures
Winter is finally here. The air grows colder and colder. Frost decorates the dying grass and trees; maybe you’re evening hearing rumors of snow. Days are chilly, and nights are freezing… So, what does this mean for you? What does this mean for the greater community? Tennessee knows how cruel the cold can be, especially…
Read MoreNashville Traffic Is Changing – When’s the Safest Time to Drive?
For many years, Nashville traffic has been a growing nightmare, and it seemed there really was no safe time to get out on the roads. Analysts found that the average Nashville driver sits in traffic for 15 hours a year, costing each driver approximately $220 annually. In 2020, as well as its trials and tribulations,…
Read MoreParent of a New Driver? Learn What’s Changed Since You Got Your License
A lot has changed since you first got your driver’s license. If your teenager is going through the process, now would be a great time to learn what has changed since you took your road test. Doing so can not only help you stay safe when on the roads of Tennessee, but can show your…
Read MorePreparing Your Home & Family in the Event of Another Tornado in Nashville
It has been a year since a massive tornado cut through Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The storm killed 25 people and injured more than 300 others, and did more than a billion dollars’ worth of damage. We at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm want to make sure that no one is ever in the position of…
Read MoreTips for Keeping Your Family and Guests Safe This Winter
Now more than ever winter safety is a top priority, especially since many people will be staying home for the holidays due to restrictions put forth to fight the coronavirus pandemic. It is important that you prepare your home, your car, and yourself (health-wise, that is) for the winter season in Tennessee. Accidents can happen…
Read MoreCountry Songwriter Teams Up with Engineer Brother to Create Safer Motorized Wheelchairs
A hit country songwriter took it upon himself to team up with his engineer brother to create safer motorized wheelchairs. The songwriter, Barry Dean, has a daughter was with cerebral palsy. She has used a motorized wheelchair since the age of five. But it wasn’t until his friend and fellow songwriter Troy Verges mentioned an…
Read MoreHow Has Cyberbullying Been Impacted by the COVID-19 Lockdown?
As one might expect, children are at higher risk of being bullied and sexually exploited online during the COVID-19 pandemic than ever before. More than 1.2 billion children across the globe have moved to remote learning because their schools closed for in-person instruction as a result of the pandemic. Experts have been warning parents and…
Read MoreRocky Law Explains What the “Safer at Home” Order Means for You
As of yesterday, all residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County were officially under what has been titled the “Safer at Home” Order which will remain in effect for 14 days. Beginning today, March 24, 2020, all Sumner County residents will also be under the “Safer at Home” Order to remain in effect for at…
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 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…
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