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…
For more than 30 years, The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto have been fighting for those who have been injured in car accidents or on the job, or who have been denied the benefits that they deserve. During that time, a client-centered approach to the practice of law and exemplary customer service has become…
On July 1, a new law went into effect in Tennessee that requires drug tests for welfare benefits applicants. According to this story in The Tennessean, ten people were affected by the new law during its first month in existence. The former Senator Stacey Campfield, who originally authored the law, thinks that it is…
Over the course of the last week, the headlines have been filled with news of several new initiatives in place to combat unemployment among veterans. The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto support our veterans and believe that we should continue to assist them as they reintegrate into life here at home. That’s one of…
If your application for disability benefits was denied, there’s a good chance you might still be entitled to benefits. Contract doctors are paid a flat rate for reviewing disability applications, which means the faster they work the more money in their pockets. This incentivizes physicians to work as quickly as possible to review applications….
East Tennessee boasts thousands of miles of roadways that are idyllic for motorcyclists. Unfortunately, many motorists are not mindful of motorcyclists on the road. This is a growing issue with the increase in distracted driving. According to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, there were 166 motorcycle fatalities in 2018 in Tennessee….
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, motorcycle use is on the rise again. With heavily congested roads and increasing rates of aggressive and distracted driving, those roadways can be dangerous for motorcyclists. According to crash statistics, 647 people have died in motorcycle accidents in the state of Tennessee since 2010. Experienced, Compassionate Legal Representation…
Summer means more bikes on the road and lots of vacation traffic, which lends to more accidents. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to motorcycle accidents. Do I Have to Wear a Helmet in Tennessee? What Should I do if I Have an Accident on My Motorcycle? Can…
Thanks to all of you who participated in our 2014 Lids4Kids Campaign! The campaign, in partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee, was designed to promote bicycle safety. Students from Mt. Olive and New Hopewell Elementary Schools were challenged to create posters about the importance of wearing bicycle helmets. We featured the best…
The Lawyers of Brown and Roberto are proud to welcome Tim Roberto to the firm. Prior to joining Brown & Roberto, Tim practiced in a law firm in Nashville specializing in complex litigation where he gained experience in employment discrimination claims, personal injury claims, will contests and breach of contract claims. Tim has also…