Personal Injury
What Are the Leading Causes of Wrongful Death for Teenagers?
Discussing fatality rates in children and adolescents isn’t an easy conversation, but the more you know about the risks, the more able you are to prepare and protect your family from dangerous situations. Teenagers are in a risk category all by themselves; they’re beginning to experience the world as independent people without the benefit of…
Read MoreWhy Are Burns a Serious Medical Condition?
Everyone has accidentally touched a hot stove (or oven, or pan, or kettle), and even those minor burn injuries can be really painful! When it comes to major burn injuries or burns that cover a large percentage of the body, there can be major consequences that affect every part of your life in ways you…
Read MoreWhy Bigger Isn’t Better When It Comes to Personal Injury Law Cases
Many personal injury firms try to sell the arrogant notion that just because they’re bigger and have offices throughout the country, that it means they’re better. Balderdash. There’s a reason personal injury lawyers use the word “personal.” Your injuries are personal to you; you should have a lawyer who takes your case personally, too. That’s…
Read MoreWhen I Sign a Waiver, Does It Mean I Can’t Sue?
A waiver is a written legal document. (It must be in writing.) The document states that if someone else is negligent, then you can’t sue that person (or business) if the negligence causes you damages. Damages in personal injury cases include compensation for your medical bills, lost income, property damage, physical pain, and emotional suffering.…
Read More“What Did You Just Say?” Your Guide to Confusing Legal Terms
The language of the law can be very confusing. Some legal phrases date back to the early days of America. Some words even date back to the legal systems of England, Rome, and Greece. When a lawyer starts spouting off this “legalese,” it can be a bit overwhelming. Here at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we…
Read MoreWhy Is My Nashville Personal Injury Case Taking So Long?
When you are injured, the last thing you want to worry about is financial insecurity. As personal injury attorneys, we do our best to move your case along as efficiently and effectively as possible, but sometimes it takes time. There are six main factors that play into how long it can take to resolve a…
Read MoreCan a Wrist Sprain Get Worse?
A common car accident injury is a wrist sprain. Wrist sprains are very uncomfortable, and if left untreated or not treated properly they can lead to chronic pain and additional injury. A wrist sprain affects your daily activities, your ability to work, and the ability to perform tasks around the house. Wrist sprains happen so…
Read MoreTop 8 Ways Kids Get Hurt in Nashville Winters
Nashville is not immune to a rough winter season. Snow, ice, high winds, rain, and sleet can wreak havoc on our state, especially when we’re not as prepared for it. But we all know that as much as shoveling snow can be a pain (literally and figuratively), the kids are going to have fun no…
Read MoreNeither Snow, Nor Ice, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail Keeps Rocky McElhaney Law Firm from Fighting for You!
The weather outside is frightful, but that hasn’t stopped us from doing what we do best – fighting to help the injured throughout Middle Tennessee. You can take Rocky’s word on it: When times get tough, you can rely on Rocky McElhaney Law Firm to keep things moving in the right direction. We’re…
Read MoreWhat if the Police Report is Wrong?
It happens more often than you might think. You finally get the police report regarding the motor vehicle collision in which you were involved. However, when you read the report, it is wrong! It says you hit the other driver! That isn’t right. You were the one who got hit. What do you do next? How did…
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