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Life After a Work Related Injury

By now you may have seen one of our new commercials on TV or noticed one of our billboards around town. (If you haven’t, you can view them here) There are a number of interesting stories behind this campaign, but none more interesting than that of our “star,” Mr. Brian Keith – a story…

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I’ve Just Been in a Car Accident! Now What?

Your first priority should always be your health and the health of any passengers in your vehicle. Take a deep breath and try to stay calm. Then assess any injuries you have or those in your vehicle have sustained. If needed, call 911 and request medical assistance. Your first thoughts should only be concerned…

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Law and Amusement Rides

Amusement rides, whether in a fixed location or assembled temporarily, are a fun part of Summertime in Tennessee. However, in light of the recent tragedies in Kansas City and closer to home in Greene County, many are asking what is required of amusement rides and their operators under Tennessee law. In our daily lives…

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Legal Jargon: 8 Terms You Need to Know if You’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident

Lawsuit: If you’ve been injured in a car wreck that you were not at fault in or only partially at fault in, you may be able to file a lawsuit, which is a complaint against another party, to receive compensation. Settlement: If you agree to settle in a car wreck case, you’re agreeing to…

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#Lids4Kids Campaign to Benefit the Epilepsy Foundation

Community matters at The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto. We are dedicated to serving both our clients and our community and proudly support the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee. Head trauma is a leading cause – and a preventable one – of new cases of epilepsy. This is particularly true in children, especially in…

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I was Injured at Work and Then Suffered Another Injury: Does the Second Injury Apply Under Workers’ Compensation?

If you’ve been injured on the job and have been approved for treatment under the Workers’ Compensation statute by your employer, and then you re-injure yourself as a result of the initial injury, you should still receive medical benefits for the second, related injury. Your Employer Might Try to Deny Your Second Claim Sometimes…

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How Comparative Fault Could Impact Your Car Accident Claim

Most people never hear the term comparative fault until they have been injured in a car accident, so naturally, many people have questions about it. Basically it means that the amount of damages you can recover in a car accident case will be determined by your own level of fault in the accident. In a…

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Determining Fault in a Car Wreck

Every auto accident is unique. Sometimes it’s easy to determine who is at fault. Other times, not so much. And then there are times when the answer seems obvious, but turns out not to be. Such was the case for one of our clients recently. This is important, because the amount that someone can…

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Defective Products and Your Rights

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that General Electric has agreed to pay a $3.5 million civil penalty in connection with two of their products. The CPSC charged that GE knowingly failed to report, as required by law, “defects and an unreasonable risk of serious injury concerning two models of Profile…

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Death Benefits Under Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation Law

Most Worker’s Compensation claims deal with an ongoing illness or disability. However, at times a family will find themselves dealing with the death of a loved one due to a work-related injury and need to understand Worker’s Comp and Death Benefits. As described below, these cases are complicated and you may need a Tennessee…

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