How Long Could My Truck Accident Case Take to Settle or Resolve?
Trying to deal with injuries, medical bills, and the overall stress of the accident can be overwhelming. The last thing you want is for your legal case to drag on indefinitely. Unfortunately, truck accident cases can take a while to settle or resolve, depending on a few key factors. Remember, while a quick resolution would…
Read MoreWhat Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
Commercial truck accidents can be far more devastating than regular car accidents – often resulting in serious injuries, property damage, or even fatalities. The damage these vehicles cause is often more severe because of their size, and the legal aftermath of a truck accident can be complicated and stressful. Having an experienced Nashville truck accident…
Read MoreHazmat Trucks & Hazardous Material Spills During a Truck Accident
If you have ever noticed a truck marked with a diamond-shaped placard with a number or warning, then you have seen a hazmat truck. These vehicles may be carrying anything from gasoline or chemicals to radioactive materials. Most hazmat truck drivers are trained and careful, but accidents involving these trucks can be very dangerous –…
Read MoreSemi-Truck Accident Settlement Calculators: Are They Accurate?
Being involved and injured in a semi-truck accident can be overwhelming. You have injuries from which to heal, medical bills to pay, and a lot of uncertainty about the future. One of the questions most people ask after a Nashville truck accident is, “How much will my settlement be?” It is natural to want to…
Read MoreFiling a Claim After Being Injured by Falling Cargo in a Truck Accident
Trucks create potential dangers on the road just because of their size. However, there are other issues related to these massive vehicles and the incredible amounts of cargo they transport throughout the country. Over 90% of communities in Tennessee rely on trucks to receive their goods, meaning the state’s roads are full of semis at…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Nabs Nashville Scene Magazine’s “Best Attorney” for the 10th Time!
We have some great news today, and we can hardly believe it ourselves. Rocky McElhaney has been named Nashville’s Best Attorney in Scene Magazine’s 2024 Reader’s Poll for the tenth year running. All of us here at the firm are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who voted for Rocky this year and in years past.…
Read MoreWhat Benefits Might I Receive After a Neck Injury That Occurred on the Job?
If you experience a neck injury on the job, it can affect about every aspect of your life. For example, you may spend most of your days in pain, be out of work, and be struggling to make ends meet. However, the good news is that you may be eligible to file for workers’ compensation…
Read MoreNerve Damage from Tennessee Car Accidents
After a car accident, you might think about the injuries that are easy to see, such as broken bones, cuts, lacerations, scrapes, and bruises. However, one of the most common injuries that often occurs but is frequently overlooked after a car accident is nerve damage. Nerve damage is a type of injury that may not…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians in Nashville
Pedestrians continue to be killed by motorists in record-high numbers on the streets of Nashville each year. Whether a driver is speeding, driving while drunk or intoxicated, driving recklessly, or simply not paying attention, they put pedestrians at serious risk of being struck or run over. While there is not much that pedestrians can do…
Read MoreHow Tennessee Comparative Fault Laws Affect Car Accidents
Like many other states, Tennessee follows a comparative fault system when looking at car accident claims and deciding how much compensation to give to accident victims. Therefore, if there is any possibility that you are partly at fault or contributed to a crash, you need to know that you may still be eligible to file…
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