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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Most people never talk to a car wreck lawyer until they need one. Because of that, one of the questions that we are asked most often is what to expect when you contact us for the first time. What happens when you first call The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto about your car accident…
In Tennessee, victims in car accidents and other personal injury cases have up to one year to file a suit against the responsible parties, and often it takes a significant part of that year to recover from injuries, meet with an attorney, prepare the case, and submit the papers to the court. Nonetheless, we…
Tennessee is a comparative fault state. This means that your recovery in a motor vehicle accident will be reduced by the percentage of fault that is attributed to you. If you are 50 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover against the other driver. The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto work with accident reconstruction experts…
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…
You’ve been in a car accident, but how do you know if you have a car accident claim? What criteria must be met for you to be compensated for any injuries or property damage that you have suffered? Each accident is unique, but there are a few common things that an experienced car wreck…