Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a benefit program for people with low income and limited resources. Children with disabilities may also qualify for SSI benefits. Unlike Social Security Disability, there is no work history requirement and the applicant does not have to have paid into Social Security. The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto…
Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) includes survivor benefits for widows and widowers. If you are a disabled widow or widower of a person who received SSD benefits, you may be entitled to their disability benefits. Who is Eligible for Disabled Widow or Widower Benefits? As a widow or widower of a SSD recipient, you…
Following the jury verdict in the recent trial of George Zimmerman for the death of Trayvon Martin, many people have been wondering whether Tennessee has a similar provision. Tennessee does have a very broad self-defense law that is contained in the Tennessee Code at Section 39-11-611. More specifically, the stand your ground law in…
Last Christmas, the credit and debit card information of as many as 40 million customers was compromised over three weeks of the holiday shopping season. It was one of the largest breaches ever of American consumer data. Most of us probably know someone who was affected. Target says that incidents of fraud have been…
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…
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 the issue and how it impacts us in East Tennessee. Thanks to Karen Pershing for her work with this fine organization and…
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…
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…
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…
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…