As the heat wave dies down in the Mid-South, utility companies are turning up the heat on unpaid bills. This summer, MLGW and other area creditors gave a break to people who hadn’t paid their bills. Cutting power in the middle of a heat wave could be deadly, and they recognized this by allowing outstanding …
Every summer, Memphis residents in financial trouble run the risk of heat-related illness and even death. As temperatures rise, so does the energy required to cool a home, and the power costs can be crippling for people already in debt. Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) tries to help by not shutting off utilities on …
If you have a loved one placed in the care of someone else, you may want to take extra precautions during heat waves like the current one. That includes nursing homes, day care facilities and assisted living centers. Heat-related illnesses and injuries disproportionately affect the elderly, and some care centers fail to show them the …
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Since we’re a personal injury firm, we like to give updates every once in a while about ways to stay safe. Well these days, one of the best safety measures you can take is to cool off. Here are some of our favorite ways to beat the heat in Memphis: Tuesdays 1-5, the Pink Palace …
Flood waters rise in West Memphis, Arkansas (2008) News has been coming out recently about the strong possibility of record floods in the Memphis area. Already levees have been breaking to the north of Memphis as rain-water from the Midwest and snow melting further north mix together and raise river levels. Flooding could come in …
Severe thunderstorms can lead to severe injuries Hopefully you and your loved ones are safe after yesterday’s storm. With all the severe weather we’ve been having in the Mid-South, we want to point out a couple of ways in which our firm might be able to help you deal with the damages. It’s conceivable to …
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