Wrongful Death
What You Should Know about Death Benefits from Workers’ Compensation
In Rochester, Michigan, a regular oil change at a Jeep dealership took a turn for the worst. An employee was responsible for accidentally driving over another coworker who unfortunately died instantly. Unfortunately, due to Michigan law, the employee’s family has no choice but to sue the Jeep owner to seek some compensation for their deceased’s…
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 More2019 Sees Highest Number of TN Traffic Fatalities Since 2007
In one of the deadliest years on the road in recent history, Tennessee lost 1,129 people in traffic accidents in 2019, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. 2019 saw the highest number of traffic deaths since 2007 when there were 1,211 people killed in traffic accidents across the state.…
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 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,…
Read MoreFinding Help after the Death of a Loved One
If you’ve lost a loved one because of the negligence or recklessness of another, you may be feeling grief, financial loss, heartache. There are several places you can turn for help. You can turn to your local church; there are several grief therapist and counseling sessions around that are free of charge to those…
Read MoreHow to File a Tennessee Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a loved one is one of the most tragic events someone can suffer. When the loved one dies through the fault of another, the suffering and emotional pain can be inconsolable. Family members have the right to hold the people and businesses that caused your cherished one’s death accountable. No award can make up…
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…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Defends His Title as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the Country!
Tough and grueling professions like those of the legal industry can wear on an individual’s passion and compassion for others. They can forget what’s important and lose that very vital spirit and devotion to their clients’ needs. But take heart my friends, because the cause of helping others get the justice they truly deserve has…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Files 18M Lawsuit Against Trucking Company in Fatal Hickman County TDOT Crash
“My investigations reveal this is a pretty dirty trucking company,” said Rocky McElhaney, Lead Attorney and Owner at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm. On April 28, 2016, Spirit Truck Lines’ careless and rule-breaking driver senselessly took the life of 65 year-old TDOT worker David Younger, and injured three other TDOT workers. Before this incident, the Texas…
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