The Social Security Act defines “disability” as the inability to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of a medical determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death, or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve months. There are…
Have you suffered a work injury? Unless it has happened before, most people aren’t sure what to do. Here are four things you should do: Report the Injury to Your Supervisor Immediately Do it in writing if possible. Make sure to date the report and include how and when you were injured. Under Tennessee…
As we pointed out in our recent blog post, the consequences of a DUI conviction in Tennessee can be severe. I am always surprised at how many people go to trial without ever talking to a DUI lawyer. Perhaps this is because they feel they cannot win their case. However, that is even more…
When seeking medical treatment after a car accident, it is very important that you provide your doctor with all of the information he or she needs to make a proper diagnosis and provide effective treatment. Following are some critical mistakes that clients make when seeking medical treatment. This information is not meant to serve…
You worked all your life but when your physical or mental condition had gotten to the point where you could no longer work, you applied for Social Security Disability. But, once you were awarded your benefits are they safe from further review by the Social Security Administration? The answer is no. The Social Security…
The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto encourage you to be on the lookout for a popular scam in Knoxville. The “bail bond” scam has once again returned to our area. This is one of the classic phone scams and it keeps coming back every couple of years because it is so successful. Someone even…
Winter is officially here, and with it comes the potential for more severe weather in East Tennessee. While snow days can be filled with hot cocoa, holiday movies, and snow angels, they also bring the potential for increased car wrecks. Snow, freezing rain, sleet, and ice can all lead to car accidents. Below are…
If you’re hoping to recover damages from your car accident, a car accident report from the police can be very helpful. You can still pursue a claim without one, but an official police report can go a long way to protect your rights. It Provides Documentation of the Accident It sounds silly, but without…
Your Digital Data in a Car Accident With all of the talk today about cell phone data and whether or not Apple should be compelled to open cell phones in criminal investigations, many have questions about their data in a civil case, like a car accident. Firm Partner, Andrew Roberto, sat down with WVLT…