Personal Injury
Avoiding Dockless Scooter Accidents May Be an Uphill Battle in Nashville
Finger pointing over rising scooter related injuries and limited regulations and enforcement are a recipe for disaster on Nashville roads and sidewalks It sure is hard to escape the lure of Nashville’s newest craze: electric dockless scooters. Even the least adventurous of individuals can’t ignore the merits of this new mobility alternative. The use of…
Read MoreRocky McElhaney Law Hires Bevy of New Talent to Keep Up with Massive Growth
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm has never been “just” a law firm. We’re the family you trust to help you when times are tough, and to give you a voice when you cannot raise your own. Our dedication to the community is the bedrock of our mission: to help people when they need it the most.…
Read MoreHeightened Risk Factors for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, pt. 3 of 4
Who is at Elevated Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? The important thing to remember here is that everyone is at risk of carbon monoxide. Even if you’re not included in the list of the most vulnerable individuals below, if the levels of carbon monoxide in the air that you’re breathing are at a high enough…
Read MoreCan I Protect My Personal Injury Award if I File for Bankruptcy?
A serious personal injury has the potential to cost you everything: your savings, your home, your kids’ college funds. A number of injury victims may end up declaring bankruptcy as a last-chance effort to keep a roof over their heads. If you decide to file for bankruptcy, though, it could affect how much of your…
Read MoreWaterslide Accidents, Injuries and Liability
It’s almost summertime! And you know what that means – time to have some fun in the sun. And what family vacation would be complete with a trip to a lake or the ocean, or to a local water park? The best of all water park attractions has to be the slides. Tennessee has numerous…
Read MoreWhat Information Is Included in a Settlement Demand Package to the Insurance Company and Opposing Counsel?
Your case has gotten to the point where we’re going to try to settle it. That starts with sending a complete demand package to either the insurance company or opposing counsel. If your case is already in litigation, it will go to the lawyer representing the insurance company and he will send it on. What…
Read MoreNew Supreme Court Decision Makes Clear the Standard for Introducing Medical Evidence in Tennessee Personal Injury Cases
A recent Tennessee Supreme Court decision (Jean Dedmon v. Debbie Steelman, et al.) made clear that a plaintiff’s lawyer can introduce hospital, doctor, and other medical bills based on the initial amount the medical care provider charged, and not the discounted amount an insurance company paid. The difference is critical because many juries, judges, and…
Read MoreWhat Is Arachnoiditis?
I know what you’re thinking, but arachnoiditis has nothing to do with spiders. Instead, arachnoiditis is a much more serious problem that occurs primarily after repeated lumbar punctures, such as myleograms with myleographic dyes, epidural steroid injections, and epidural anesthesia. When the spine is punctured, oftentimes it creates a cascade of symptoms which results in…
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…
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