Larry V. Roberts

Larry V. Roberts represents the injured and grieving. He is an experienced trial attorney actively and aggressively representing people who have been seriously injured and families who have lost loved ones. If you are seriously injured or lose a loved one, Larry V. Roberts will take the time to talk with you and your family to truly understand how a serious injury or death of a loved is effecting you and your family. Larry V. Roberts is committed to helping his clients obtain the compensation they deserve. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel has named Larry in the Nation’s Top One Percent, and he is among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Tennessee (The National Trial Lawyers).

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Florida

The Florida Bar

Since 1992

Tennessee

Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

Since 1992

Virginia

Virginia State Bar

Since 1993

Founder

The Roberts Law Firm

1992 - Current

Stetson University College of Law

J.D. (1992)

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

B.S. (1975)

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers

2024

Superb Rating

Avvo

2024

Master of Trial Law - Champion

American Association for Justice

2020

Master of Trial Law - Diplomate

American Association for Justice

2014

Graduate

Trial Lawyers College

2009

American Association for Justice

Diplomat

Current

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Melvin Belli Society

Member

Current

Tennessee Association for Justice

Member

Current

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Current

The Tennessee Civil Justice (Injustice) Act of 2011

The Tennessean

2011

How The Morality Based Trial Story Resonates With Jurors, Drives Decisions and Motivates Jurors To Action, New Orleans, Louisiana

2018

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

The Morality Based Trial Story, Las Vegas, Nevada

2017

360 Advocacy

Moral Emotions, Louisville, Kentucky

2016

American Association for Justice

Board Certified Specialist Civil Pretrial Practice

National Board of Trial Advocacy

2010

Board Certified Specialist Civil Trial Advocacy

National Board of Trial Advocacy

2008

Q. My neice went for a tonsil and adenoids removal surgery and the doctors ended up cutting her carotid artery can we sue.

May 29, 2021

A: First, I’m sorry to hear about what’s going on. I can only imagine the worry you’re going through.

The common carotid artery, which supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck, divide in the neck where it forms the internal and external carotid arteries.

The preliminary research I’ve done suggests the surgeon may have a duty to before surgery, use radiographic imaging to determine the location of the carotid artery branches so to avoid them during surgery. So, your niece may have a case against the surgeon.

If your niece has permanent injury that requires future medical care or treatment, that is another element of damages. There is no cap ion that amount in Tennessee.



Your family should immediately consult with an experienced Tennessee malpractice lawyer. That lawyer should then have the case evaluated by a surgeon willing to serve as an expert witness.

That expert will then determine if the surgeon for your niece was negligent. If the surgeon was negligence, the full extent of injuries and total amount of medical bills, past and future, that may be recovered, will be determined by that expert.

In summary, your niece may have a valid legitimate case that should be investigated.

I wish you and your family the best during this obviously difficult time.

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Q. How long can I wait to file a malpractice suit in Tennessee.

December 30, 2020

A: The 1 year statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim in Tennessee is extended 120 days but you must send notice of potential claim to all potential defendants within the 1 year statute of limitations. The notice of potential claim must comply with the statutory requirements or your lawsuit may be dismissed. Also, you must wait at least 60 days to file a lawsuit after you give notice of a potential claim or your lawsuit may be dismissed. BOTTOM LINE … contact a Tennessee medical malpractice lawyer because the law is designed to help the medical care providers, not injured patients.