If you’re injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. But how much? Memphis car accident attorney Darrell Castle discusses why this question is difficult to answer. Related PostsWhat Is a MIST Injury in My Memphis Car Accident Case? Who Will Know if I Sue Someone Over an Accident? …
Can you get compensation for lost wages after a car accident? Memphis personal injury lawyer Darrell Castle explains. Related PostsThe Snapshot Program and Car Accident Injury Law What Could Happen Without a Workers’ Comp Lawyer? The State of Workers’ Comp in Tennessee For Employers and Employees Car Accidents & Statute of Limitations – Memphis Personal …
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I recently wrote about some of the financial problems plaguing Stockton, CA – the largest city in US history to declare bankruptcy. The New York Times has since come out with an article depicting the last few years in that community, which have been very difficult. Because of budget cuts limiting the police force and …
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On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council announced they would put a vote on November’s ballot asking to increase the local sales tax. They also pushed forward the possibility of another referendum for a gasoline tax. It’s not like most of Memphis wants higher taxes. Take the possible gas tax increase: when the Shell station near …
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When the temperature skyrockets as it has in recent weeks, the first people we check on are elderly neighbors and relatives. Health problems may restrict seniors from getting to cooler places; and dehydration risks increase as people age. Similarly, it’s extremely important for nursing homes and other care centers to use proper precaution when dealing …
Until the last few weeks, no U.S. city over 200,000 people had ever chosen to file bankruptcy. That all changed on June 28th, when Stockton in northern California (pictured here) declared bankruptcy. Stockton has nearly 300,000 residents and its decision to file changed history. Stockton wasn’t alone, though. Two other California cities joined it: Mammoth …
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Yesterday we discussed the widespread problem of financial abuse of elderly victims. While many people take it very seriously, it can still be difficult to combat. Financial exploitation of senior citizens can happen in a variety of ways. Here we offer a few of the most common examples: Example 1: A resident of a nursing …
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When you have a car accident injury case, how long can you expect to wait before a settlement? What has to happen in order for a settlement to take place? Memphis car accident injury lawyer Darrell Castle explains. Text: How Long Will a Settlement Take for My Car Accident Case? If your case is really …
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Should you contact the other driver’s insurance company after an accident? Memphis personal injury attorney Darrell Castle explains. Text: Should I contact the other driver’s insurance company after an accident? Not if you’re going to have a lawyer. If you’ve been injured, you need an attorney. That attorney should do all of that for you. …
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If you hit a car from behind, are you automatically at fault for the accident? Memphis car crash lawyer Darrell Castle explains. Text: If I rear end a vehicle, am I automatically at fault for the car accident? If you rear end another vehicle, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re automatically at fault. It certainly looks …
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