Last week furniture maker IKEA issued a recall notice for 27 million of its Malm chests and dressers. Because of the way that they are designed, the furniture can easily tip over under normal use. According to USA Today, two children died in 2014 after their Malm chests flipped over on them. IKEA reported…
If you think about it everything we buy these days from goods to services comes with a guarantee. Why do businesses offer a guarantee? Typically, guarantees let us as consumers know that we can feel confident in the goods or services we purchase because if we aren’t we know we can get our money…
It’s 2016 and we have the world at our fingertips. According to comscore, an estimated 187 million Americans now own a smart phone, which represents approximately 77% of the population. Wi-fi is readily available at seemingly every turn and you can use Google to find information on virtually any topic. When someone has been…
The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto assist veterans whose claims have been denied, or who are seeking increased ratings. Why might your veterans disability claim be denied? You Were Unable to Establish a Connection Between Your Disability and Your Military Service Many Veterans’ claims are denied because the applicant was unable to establish a…
Workplace injuries can be overwhelming, but knowing your rights is essential to securing the compensation you deserve. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden accident or a gradual injury from repeated work conditions, acting quickly is crucial. A Knoxville workers’ compensation attorney or a Knoxville workplace injury lawyer can be your best ally in navigating…
On September 16th, a Kentucky man in a stolen vehicle led the Tennessee Highway Patrol in a Roane County police chase before jumping out of the car and attempting to run away. This past Sunday night, a young man led police in a car chase through Anderson, Knox, Blount, Sevier, and Cocke Counties, damaging at…
Car accidents can be an emotional experience and emotions can cloud your judgment. When you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s important to remain calm and do your best to think clearly. Seeking guidance from a trusted Knoxville car accident attorney early in the process can also provide peace of mind and ensure…
Our Knoxville workers’ compensation lawyers frequently get calls from injured workers telling us that their medical treatment has been denied by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier. Discussed below are some of the reasons that treatment is denied and what injured workers should do when that happens. One common reason that treatment is denied is…
We wrote recently about the process of filing for Workers’ Compensation benefits. If you haven’t read it yet, you can check it out here. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has detailed instructions on their website to help you through the process. In a perfect world, you would follow the process step…
Until they are injured in a car accident, most people have never even met a car accident attorney. Most people assume that when they have major damage to their vehicle or have been injured as the result of a car wreck, their insurance company will come through for them. It is fair to wonder…