Posts by Rocky McElhaney
Workers’ Compensation and Immediate Medical Needs
If you have sustained any type of injury or illness in your workplace, whether it is minor or extremely urgent, it is important to move forward quickly to obtain a medical evaluation and treatment. This is important not only for your recovery and health, but also for securing the maximum amount of workers’ comp benefits…
Read MoreNew Proposed Rule Changes Could Lead to Social Security Disability Denials
Recent proposed cuts to disability benefits announced by the White House Administration consist of new rules that would govern the Social Security Disability program, impacting tens of thousands of recipients. The new proposed rules would add more stringent verification requirements in the form of more frequent paperwork checks of those who receive benefits. This increased…
Read MoreEssential Workers and COVID-19 – What You Need to Know
With the current coronavirus pandemic, Governor Lee has called for all non-essential businesses to close in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout our community and the state of Tennessee. This also includes a “stay at home” order for citizens, with the exception of carrying out essential activities. What does this mean for “essential…
Read MoreA Close Call for New Residents in Gallatin Hits Close to Home – Employee Spotlight
This month, Rocky McElhaney Law Firm’s Chief Marketing Officer, Alexis McCoy, was selected to grace the cover of a local neighborhood magazine and be interviewed for a feature article talking about her transition to a new community and into her new dynamic role with the firm. The article takes an interesting turn when working…
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 MoreThe Effect of a Personal Injury Claim Settlement on SSD Benefits and Medicare
Have you patiently waited through the Social Security disability (SSD) claim process and received approval for your benefits, only to now find yourself injured in an accident? If the accident involves the liability of another party, you will certainly need to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to secure the compensation you deserve. But the…
Read MoreMy Child Is Being Bullied. What Can I Do?
My Child Is Being Bullied. What Can I Do? As parents, we do everything we can to keep our kids safe. We also know there are times when we have to let our kids fight their own battles. However, when it comes to bullying, there is no question: parents have the right and the responsibility…
Read MoreDifferences Between Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
A close connection exists between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and acquired brain injuries (ABIs). Both are brain injuries that victims sustain after birth. Certain conditions that an infant possesses at birth or progressive illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease do not fall under the category of TBIs or ABIs. Although TBIs and ABIs are similar, these…
Read MoreCan a TBI Lead to Vision or Hearing Loss?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life in an instant. This type of injury can happen at any time: at work, at home, at school, in your car, riding your bike, etc. The type and severity of the TBI will determine whether or not you will suffer from vision or hearing loss in…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm Honors Tennessee’s Legal Movers and Shakers for Black History Month
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Honors Tennessee’s Legal Movers and Shakers for Black History Month Every February, Black History Month honors people who have blazed a trail and helped make America a better and brighter place. This year’s Black History Month theme, per History.com, is “African Americans and the Vote,” in honor of the 150th anniversary…
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