Around midnight of July 1st into July 2nd, a CSX freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed and caught fire in Maryville, Tennessee. The train was carrying liquid petroleum (propane) and a chemical called acrylonitrile, which is used to manufacture plastics. The derailment and ensuing fire had emergency responders racing to the scene. Firefighters were on [...]
There are 328 licensed nursing homes in Tennessee. They provide an invaluable service by helping us secure the health and comfort of our loved ones. Sadly, not all nursing homes – even the licensed ones – have the resources they need to care for the patients appropriately, which can lead to the neglect of their [...]
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence – say, at work or in a car crash – and you decide to pursue a lawsuit, you’ll have to undergo an independent medical examination, or IME. Many people think that seeing their own doctors after an accident will suffice – but the insurance company won’t [...]
At the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we know the kinds of serious injuries you face if you are in an accident with a distracted driver. The plain truth is that we don’t want you to get hurt, but we’re here for you when you do. RML is committed to reducing distracted driving. Our offices participate [...]
“Take cropleek and garlic, of both equal quantities, pound them well together, take wine and bullocks’ gall, of both equal quantities, mix with the leek, put this then into a brazen vessel, let it stand nine days in the brass vessel, wring out through a cloth and clear it well, put it into a horn, [...]
Everyone knows that car accidents can result in any number of short- and long-term injuries. Sudden deceleration can cause whiplash and herniated discs, rapidly deploying airbags can cause serious frictions burns, and even seatbelts can leave welts and bruises. However, not many people know that you can incur injuries from spending too much time in [...]
To help you make sure your child is as a safe as possible, we’ve compiled an easy-to-read list of Tennessee’s safety laws as they apply to children. Child safety restraint laws Hundreds of children die or are seriously injured every year in car accidents. In Tennessee, the laws regarding child safety in cars are: A [...]
Utility Terrain Vehicles look like souped-up golf carts, but they are capable of much, much more. These vehicles have significant power and flexible applications, and having one on a large property can be invaluable. Uses range from practical applications like towing and moving cargo to recreational activities like off-roading and joyriding. Polaris is the largest [...]
One-one hundredth of a second. This incredibly small span of time could mean the difference between life and death. As airbags have become more and more prevalent, we’ve come to take the science behind them for granted. No one thinks about a safety feature that functions properly, but when airbags deploy at the wrong time, [...]
Sabra Dipping Co., LLC issued a product recall in early April after a routine inspection revealed that the product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can lead to Listeriosis, a serious bacterial infection that can result in death. There were 30,000 cases recalled in total. To find out if your product was [...]
