We all were troubled when we heard the news yesterday that a Knox County School bus was involved in an accident near Dutchtown Road in Knoxville, TN. Several of the children on the bus were taken to area hospitals to treat their injuries. All of us remember the tragic school bus accident in December…
Congratulations to Andrew Roberto, a partner with The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto, for being named to the Knox County Election Commission this spring. Andrew was nominated by State Representative Joe Armstrong. The Election Commission consists of five Commissioners appointed to two year terms. The other Commissioners are Christopher Heagerty, Cassandra McGee Stuart, Bob…
Often more than one driver will be cited in a car accident. If you are cited for an accident, can you still be compensated for injuries or property damage? The answer to that question depends on a couple of different things. What was the Citation for? Many people get cited for not having insurance,…
It seems that everyone is fascinated by television shows about crime scene science. If you’re a fan of these shows, you may assume that, with modern science involved, it’s easy to solve crimes and get a conviction. However, the reliability of crime scene science in a court case can depend on a number of…
Rain: A Significant Factor in Car Accidents As East Tennessee prepares for another wet weekend, we look at how rain leads to car accidents. Inclement weather is present during 17% of fatal crashes, 20% of injury crashes, and 24% of property-damage-only crashes. Eleven percent of all accidents occur during rain, and seventeen percent occur…
The defense and energy industries have created a lot of opportunity here in East Tennessee, but the industries come with their share of risks as well. The Department of Energy Plants in East Tennessee have left a legacy of environmental contamination that continues to affect current and former workers at the Y-12 National Security…
The Tennessee Vietnam Veterans, Inc exists to foster, encourage, educate and promote improvement of the condition of Tennessee’s veterans. Furthermore, to support the veteran and their family as they conquer the conflicts associated with the veteran’s reentry into society. To enable this mission the TVV is involved directly with and/or supports projects and programs…
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, one of the first questions your lawyer will ask is whether or not the other driver was insured. This is important because the other driver’s insurance company is your best option in recovering damages in the case. In Tennessee, all drivers are required by law to…
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. In order to raise awareness and hopefully, to help victims, we’re partnering with the Metropolitan Drug Commission to bring you a series of articles on prescription drug abuse in Tennessee. Thanks to Karen Pershing for her work with this fine organization and for her contribution to our…
Last week the internet went wild with a new free to play app called Pokémon Go. In fact, the game is such a hit that less than a week after its release, the app became the top grossing app on iTunes. When using the app, a player walks around their actual “real” environment and…