Posts by Rocky McElhaney
Blind Woman Can See Moving Objects
A fascinating story in Scientific American profiled a woman who was blinded by a stroke, but developed an unusual condition. She can see moving objects such as “steam rising from a coffee cup” but she can’t the cup itself. The condition, called “Riddoch phenomenon,” is very rare. Just a few people are known to have…
Read MoreAudi and Volkswagen Recall More than 10,000 Vehicles Due to Braking Defects
Consumer Reports reported on August 29, 2018, that Volkswagen and Audi issued two recalls. The recalls were necessitated because an “improper coating on a brake component” could cause braking difficulties. The defective brakes could result in longer stopping distances. This could lead to more accidents including more rear-end collisions. Drivers that can’t stop in time…
Read MoreGeorge Strait’s Longtime Drummer, Mike Kennedy, Killed in Tragic Crash
MSN reported on September 3, 2018 that Mike Kennedy, who was a longtime drummer for country music superstar George Strait, was killed in a Lebanon, Tennessee car crash on Interstate 40. The accident involved three vehicles. Mr. Kennedy’s SUV merged onto the right lane of I-40 when it collided with a tractor-trailer. The truck then…
Read MoreMy Work Comp Doctor Released Me…Now What?
One of the many questions that I get asked frequently by workers’ compensation clients is “what happens when (or now that) I am released by the doctor?” Navigate this post: What should my attorney do for me once I’m released at Maximum Medical Improvement? How do you find out if your impairment rating is correct?…
Read MoreWhite House Native Chosen as 2018 Max McElhaney Memorial Scholarship Winner
The Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is proud to announce Dartmouth-bound, White House, Tennessee student, Savannah Eller as the 2018 recipient of the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship. Savannah’s outstanding academic accomplishments, well-written and imaginative approach to the essay, philanthropic work and zealous drive to live a purposeful life brought her application to the top of…
Read MoreSleepy Truck Driver Continues to Drive after FMCSA Shutdown, Leading to a Fatal Accident
Driver fatigue among truck drivers is a real problem. That is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has imposed strict regulations about how often a driver can be on the road, and for long he or she may drive each day. If the FMCSA tells you to stop driving, you have to know…
Read MoreMore and More Drivers Are Running Through Red Lights
A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that the percentage of drivers who are running through red lights increased 17% between the years 2012 and 2016. In 2016 alone, 811 people died nationwide because someone failed to stop for a red light. The IIHS study also disclosed that more than 50%…
Read MoreImpairment Ratings in Workers’ Compensation Cases – Is Yours Correct?
What is an impairment rating? In a Tennessee workers’ compensation claim, one of the most important variables that determines what an injured worker can receive in a monetary disability award is the permanent partial impairment rating assigned for the employee’s injury. Making sure our clients receive the correct rating is one of the many ways…
Read MoreTennessee Traffic Laws for Bicyclists
Bicycle riders are required to follow the state traffic laws. When they are on the road, operators and passengers have the same rights and duties as cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Drivers should anticipate, especially on roads with lower speed limits, that bike riders may enter their lanes or crossways. As a practical matter, bicycle…
Read MoreWill I Be Fired for Making a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Tennessee?
If you’re injured at work in Tennessee, it is illegal for the employer to fire you if you make a claim. Now rest assured if you get put on restrictions and you’re not able to do the job after your injury, the employer can let you go. If it’s also a very small company and…
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