Posts by Rocky McElhaney
What Is a Concussion, Exactly?
You may have heard of the term “concussion” being used after an individual hits their head, but you may not understand what it actually means. According to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a concussion is “a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to…
Read MoreWhat Is Permanent Total Disability for Workers’ Compensation?
In Tennessee, there are different types of workers’ compensation disability benefits for those who have been injured on the job. Therefore, if you have been severely injured and do not think that you can return to work in the future, you may be wondering what qualifies as permanent total disability for workers’ compensation. When it…
Read MoreShould I Claim Workers’ Compensation If I’m Assaulted at My Job in Tennessee?
Are you worried about the safety of your workplace? Unfortunately, workplace violence is becoming more common, and it can cause physical harm and emotional trauma to employees. In 2020 alone, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recorded 392 workplace homicides and a shocking 37,060 nonfatal injuries caused by intentional harm to employees while on…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Nashville Attorney if You’re Injured While Visiting Tennessee
There certainly is a lot of beauty to experience in our dynamic Music City. Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and unfortunately, you’re not immune just because you’re on vacation. However, if you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence while you are on vacation, you have the same rights to compensation as someone who lives in…
Read MoreWhat Is Sami’s Law?
As the popularity and usage of rideshare apps soar, we are learning more and more about the risks and dangers such a service can pose. Convenient as they may be, not as many passengers reach their destinations unscathed — or even at all — as apps like Uber and Lyft would have you believe. This…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accident Lawsuits Are Different from Other Vehicle Claims
Since the law and its procedures are meant to cover as many human experiences as possible, there is just no way for it to NOT be complicated. For every bill, there are caveats and exceptions; a long list of factors that can change a case this way and that. The average layperson typically doesn’t need…
Read MoreNashville Athletes May Get Workers’ Compensation, Too
Not every job is a safe, boring routine. Not every job is safe, period. Occupational hazards are everywhere, in pretty much every field in some form or another. Certain jobs are especially prevalent with accident potential. This is why workers’ compensation exists. If you’re employed and get hurt on the job, you’re potentially eligible to…
Read MoreThe Court Got It Wrong in This Case Against the Diocese
Religious organizations are meant to be safe, comforting spaces we can turn to in times of need. For the most part, they are — but not always. Just like any other organization, they are run by normal people, who are privy to their own agendas and morals. We should be able to trust that these…
Read MoreIt’s Time for Tesla to Admit Its Cars Are Dangerous
Corporations create a vast majority of the products we use every day. This is nothing new. From our cell phones to the vehicles we drive, corporations provide. Here’s the thing, though: they do not provide SELFLESSLY. At the end of the day, they want to make as much money as possible, and they are willing…
Read MoreCan 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…
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