What is the Difference Between Concussions and Contusions?
The difference between a concussion and a contusion lies in how each impacts the brain. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a jolt or blow to the head. Comparatively, a contusion refers to a bruise. Both concussions and contusions are classified as brain injuries. If you experience symptoms of either, you should get…
Read MoreWhat are Tennessee’s Car Insurance Requirements?
Tennessee’s car insurance requirements include minimum limits. If you own and drive a car in the state and are uninsured, you are breaking the law. You could receive a fine, driver’s license suspension, and other penalties if you are found driving a car without insurance. If you cause an accident and are uninsured, you can…
Read MoreHow Long Will It Take to Get Paid After a Personal Injury Case?
Suffering a personal injury in an accident can leave a person struggling to pay for medical bills and other expenses. The financial strain can put pressure on you to get compensation as quickly as possible. However, there is no easy way to predict when you might recover damages from a person who caused your injuries.…
Read MoreHow We Save You Money Through Subrogation
No one thinks about the complicated nature of insurance companies until they have need of them, and when you have need of them, you have a thousand other things you need to deal with at the same time. When you are involved in a car accident, you are worrying about the damage done to your…
Read MoreCan I Reopen My Personal Injury or Car Accident Claim in Tennessee?
After resolving a personal injury case, whether through a settlement, arbitration, jury verdict, or other outcome, you might wonder, “Can I reopen a personal injury case?” Generally speaking, the answer to the question is no. Settlements or verdicts serve as the formal – and final – resolution to a legal dispute. There are, however, a few…
Read More“Day in the Life” Videos as Evidence: How Visual Storytelling Can Strengthen Cases
Suffering a sudden and severe injury can completely change the course of your life. Not only are you faced with medical bills and long recovery periods, but you may need to learn how to live with debilitating pain and permanent disabilities. That level of injury can make your day-to-day activities extremely challenging. When pursuing compensation,…
Read MoreWhat Information Do Settlement Demand Letters Contain?
When any type of accident occurs that causes injuries or the death of a loved one, our seasoned trial lawyers handle all phases of your claim, including investigating the claim, filing a formal complaint, conducting discovery (written and oral questions of everyone who has knowledge of the accident), and working with your doctors. We handle…
Read MoreLiability in Tennessee Rental Moving Truck Accidents
Many people who move rent a moving truck from companies like U-Haul instead of hiring a professional mover. Rental trucks come in all shapes and sizes, but they are full trucks rather than the smaller loading vehicles that drivers attach to the back of their cars. While there are advantages to renting your own truck,…
Read MoreSeveral Nashville Pedestrian Accidents in November and December 2024 End in Tragedy
Several pedestrian accidents in November and December 2024 were deadly, causing families to suffer unbearable losses. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we represent families when drivers take the lives of loved ones. Most pedestrian accidents are preventable. Many fatal pedestrian accidents occur because drivers fail to stop after a light changes to red, fail to…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Firm Raises $8000 for Gallatin CARES!
This year, we presented an $8,000 check to this amazing organization that does so much good for our community. This year’s fundraiser ran from December 2 to December 15, 2024. Rocky McElhaney Law Firm also participated in six days of service during the three-week period before Thanksgiving. Our team members helped bag groceries, refill the…
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