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…
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…
Let’s face it, we are blessed to live in a region that doesn’t typically see significant winter weather. The downside of that is that many of us are unprepared to deal with driving in snow or ice simply because it’s not something we are very familiar with. This morning we all looked out the…
DIY Social Security Disability Every year thousands of applications for Social Security Disability are filed and many of those applications don’t need the assistance of an attorney or a representative in order to be successful. However, several things must be considered when setting out to handle your own Social Security Disability case. When Should…
Statute of Limitations on Car Accidents in Tennessee In Tennessee, you only have one year after a car accident to bring a personal injury action. This means that if you wait one year plus a day to file a lawsuit to try to seek damages to help compensate you for your injuries from the…
After a serious car accident, many people wait to file a claim. One reason for this is that they don’t know their rights. For information on what you can recover from a car accident, check out our blog post on the topic. Another reason, though, is that they figure that everything will work out…
Purchasing home exercise equipment can seem like a good choice for your health – that is, if you use it. Unfortunately, there are few standards regulating the quality of this equipment and some of it, even when used as directed, can actually be hazardous to your health. Faulty exercise equipment can be a pain!…
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…
For many, the holidays are a time of joy as families gather to celebrate the season. Unfortunately, it can also be a season of increased stress and violence. Law enforcement officials report increased incidents of domestic violence and we handle more requests for orders of protection during the holidays. There are a few common…
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…