Posts by Rocky McElhaney
How Much Is My Case Worth?
This is a question that we get asked every single time we meet with a new family that’s had something happen to them in their life that’s causing injury. And what we would tell you in answering this question is that what your case is worth has three primary components. The first is, how bad…
Read MoreTruck Braking Capability: Large Trucks Are Slower to Stop
Tractor-trailers and other large trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds and can be as long as 54 feet. All that weight and size makes it harder for a truck to stop suddenly, especially when driving at high speeds. Driving around a large truck means being vigilant about your surroundings and leaving plenty of following distance.…
Read MoreWhen Trucks Spill Liquids on the Road
Not a week goes by without a news report of a large, commercial truck causing a disastrous spill. Recently, in Suffield, Connecticut, a truck carrying milk crashed into a person’s house. In March of this year, a “tidal wave of beer” poured from a truck in Las Vegas. Even human waste leaked out of a…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury and the Link to PTSD
More and more research has been done in the past few years regarding the link between a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to a study from UCLA published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, people who suffer a TBI are more likely to develop PTSD or a similar anxiety disorder. This…
Read MoreAre Pediatric Concussions Going Undiagnosed?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that roughly half a million children go to the emergency room with a concussion each year—but is that number accurate? Since most traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, are diagnosed in a primary care physician’s office, rather than the ER, the official number of children impacted by…
Read MoreDrunk Driver Crashes into a Home, Causing the Death of 71-Year-Old Woman
On a fateful night in August 2016, Bobbie Ann Lafollette, 71, sat on her condo’s living room sofa in River Plantation, TN. Suddenly, Michael Harris, 28, crashed his car into Lafollette’s home, killing her instantly. Harris ran from the scene, leaving his car lodged inside the woman’s home. Police eventually caught up with Harris, who…
Read MoreThis is What Can Happen to Your Brain in a Car Accident When You Hit Your Head
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, and TBI’s contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths. The long-term effects…
Read MoreTypes of Evidence that Can Help Your Tennessee Car Accident Claim
Every car crash case is won or lost based on how convincing the evidence is. The better the evidence, the more money you are likely to get. Obtaining sufficient evidence involves sending investigators to speak with witnesses, reviewing police reports, and making a thorough study of the accident scene. A qualified Nashville car accident attorney…
Read MoreToo Much Fun? Know the Risks of TBIs from Amusement Park Rides
For many people, especially children, amusement parks are a lot of fun. Millions of people go to amusement parks each year – many in Tennessee. Each year, the rides seems to go faster and higher. While the bumper cars, carousels, Ferris wheels, and hall of mirrors attract many, the biggest draws are the roller coaster…
Read MoreTwo Tennessee Drivers Injured in a Head-On Crash on Highway 25/70
The Standard Bearer reported on March 16, 2017, that two people were hurt when three vehicles crashed on Highway 25/70 in Piedmont, Tennessee. The accident happened near Jasper Jones Auto Salvage Yard. The Tennessee Highway Patrol was called in to clear traffic and investigate the accident. The investigation revealed the following facts: A 41-year-old male…
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