Obviously, passengers can also be injured in a car accident. Passengers usually have no control over the situation that caused the car accident and so are usually victims of other drivers’ mistakes. What are the options for passengers recovering damages from car accidents? If you’ve been injured as a passenger in a car accident,…
In order to deliver the responsive service and the results that clients expect, lawyers and their staff have to work hard and stay focused. Being responsive to our client’s is so important to us, that we have a Client Bill of Rights to keep our lawyers and staff focused on our goal to provide…
Over the course of the last week, the headlines have been filled with news of several new initiatives in place to combat unemployment among veterans. The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto support our veterans and believe that we should continue to assist them as they reintegrate into life here at home. That’s one of…
On July 1, a new law went into effect in Tennessee that requires drug tests for welfare benefits applicants. According to this story in The Tennessean, ten people were affected by the new law during its first month in existence. The former Senator Stacey Campfield, who originally authored the law, thinks that it is…
For more than 30 years, The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto have been fighting for those who have been injured in car accidents or on the job, or who have been denied the benefits that they deserve. During that time, a client-centered approach to the practice of law and exemplary customer service has become…
East Tennessee boasts thousands of miles of roadways that are idyllic for motorcyclists. Unfortunately, many motorists are not mindful of motorcyclists on the road. This is a growing issue with the increase in distracted driving. According to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, there were 166 motorcycle fatalities in 2018 in Tennessee….
Is this a good offer?, is one of the most common questions we get at the Lawyers of Brown and Roberto after a car accident. When you think about it, it’s easy to see why. Most of us aren’t familiar with dealing with an insurance company and when you’ve been injured and your medical…
If you’ve ever watched a legal drama on TV, you’re probably familiar with the term “statute of limitations.” However, you may not know that a statute of limitations can apply to your car accident claim as well. What is the statute of limitations? A statute of limitations is a law that sets a limit…
Many workers face falling injuries at work. A common reason that the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier will deny the claim is that the Carrier will call the fall “idiopathic.” This is legal speak for stating that work had nothing to do with the cause of the fall. The case of James McCaffery Cardinal Logistics,…
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…