Earlier this year we wrote about a horrific school bus crash that killed two young children and a teacher’s aide in December of 2014. New information has come to light on the incident after an investigation by the Knox County District Attorney. The details uncovered during the investigation show that this tragedy was entirely preventable. [...]
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 [...]
The TriStar Skyline Trauma Center was placed back on provisional status for another year by the Tennessee Board of Licensing Health Care Facilities, after inspectors published a report citing numerous failures by the staff. According to The Tennessean, Skyline fared poorly when it came to people with traumatic brain injuries, claiming that a number of [...]
A horrific multi-car and truck crash in a construction site has claimed the lives of 6 people. According to WSMV, “Chattanooga police say a total of 9 vehicles and more than 15 people were involved in the wreck on Interstate 75 near Ooltewah.” New details are emerging about the crash, and the National Transportation Safety [...]
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 [...]
The TriStar Skyline Trauma Center was placed back on provisional status for another year by the Tennessee Board of Licensing Health Care Facilities, after inspectors published a report citing numerous failures by the staff. According to The Tennessean, Skyline fared poorly when it came to people with traumatic brain injuries, claiming that a number of [...]
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 [...]
