Posts by Rocky McElhaney
Too 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…
Read MoreKnow the Dangers of Jackknife Truck Accidents in Tennessee
A jackknife truck accident is one of the most terrifying types of truck accidents. In a jackknife accident, the cab and trailer fold in on each other forming a 90-degree angle. The hinging effect is comparable to a pocketknife blade folding into its handle. When a tractor-trailer jackknifes, the truck can spread across the road,…
Read MoreRocky Law Adds Two New Experienced Litigators to the Firm: Jill Draughon and Ali Toll
At Rocky Law Firm, our wheels never stop turning. Without losing sight of our heart or our mission, we are constantly moving towards becoming a bigger and better law firm as we recruit only the very best and brightest legal talent to fight for our deserving clients. We are pleased to announce that this tradition…
Read MoreComparative Negligence in Tennessee Car Crashes
Before any injured car accident victim or any family of a deceased victim can collect damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses, it is necessary to prove someone else caused the accident. In most cases, the driver is the one at fault. Often, the owners of the vehicle will also be sued…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Honored in Nashville Post’s Annual InCharge Leaders Issue
On March 2, Nashville Post Leaders magazine, the city’s foremost news source for business and politics, named Rocky McElhaney to their annual InCharge list. This hand-picked hot list honors a compendium of Middle Tennessee’s top business trailblazers, civic innovators and trendsetting companies directing growth across the mid-state. See more of Rocky on page 31 of…
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 MoreCommon Reasons for Personal Injury Claims in Winter
In the winter, there are many seasonal opportunities for people to injure themselves. However, most of these winter time accidents that cause injuries are preventable. Let’s look at some of the more common winter time mishaps and accidents that cause injuries and lead to lawsuits: Slip and fall accidents . Any time of the year…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Property Damage Caused by a Stolen Vehicle?
A bizarre scene greeted police officers responding to a report of shots fired in Nashville; a black SUV butted up against a telephone pole in a front yard at the end of a trail of damage. As officers approached the vehicle, three teenage girls jumped out and fled the scene on foot. The girls were…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself on Dangerous Tennessee Roads Like “The Dragon”
Residents of Blount Country and visitors of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park know all too well the dangers of driving on “The Dragon’s Tail.” It’s a stretch of road on US 129 that’s named for it’s tight, winding curves along a very steep drop. The portion of roadway boasts 318 curves along 11 miles.…
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