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…
By now you may have seen one of our new commercials on TV or noticed one of our billboards around town. (If you haven’t, you can view them here) There are a number of interesting stories behind this campaign, but none more interesting than that of our “star,” Mr. Brian Keith – a story…
Public perception of marijuana use is rapidly changing. Its prevalence as a theme or source of humor in movies and popular music, coupled with its legalization in two states now, has led many people – especially young people – to believe that it’s really no big deal. If you’re wondering why marijuana possession in…
Before entering private practice, partner Andrew Roberto was a local entrepreneur who founded and led Aware Entertainment, an entertainment development company in Knoxville. Andrew also served as a Workers Compensation Specialist with the TN Department of Labor. As a Workers’ Compensation specialist, he was able to use his business experience to help mediate disputes…
As founder and senior partner, Ralph Brown has more than 34 years of legal experience representing Tennesseans in a wide range of cases. Starting in 1979, he handled criminal, domestic, personal injury, and insurance defense cases. By 1993, Ralph had focused his practice exclusively on Plaintiffs’ personal injury cases – representing victims of truck,…
No one wants to plan for a car accident or the need for a car accident attorney, but taking a look at your insurance policy can help you be better prepared in case of an accident. There are several different types of coverage that you should consider. Liability Coverage Liability coverage protects you from…
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…
Is your job making you sick? Most people don’t realize that Workers’ Compensation also covers work-related illness and occupational diseases. Even though it may have been years since you last worked, if your workplace environment caused you hearing loss or an exposure you had years earlier has now developed into cancer, you may have…