Driver fatigue can be an important factor in truck accidents involving large commercial tractor-trailers. The Department of Transportation places limits on how long truck drivers may drive without taking a rest break. When a truck driver breaks this law and causes an accident, he or she can be held responsible for their actions. The…
The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto are excited to be a part of Celebrate Recovery – North Knoxville. The faith-based recovery program launched last night with more than 100 people in attendance. Celebrate Recovery is for anyone struggling with “hurts, habits, or hangups.” The program includes a free meal, an upbeat worship service, the…
The Salvation Army of Knoxville presented their Red Shield Award to The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto in recognition of our service to the organization. The award was presented at the City of Hope Gala, an annual event that raises money for the programs and services of The Salvation Army. Richard Cramer of Johnstone…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…