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The Difference Between Class Action Lawsuits and Mass Torts If you've been hurt by a dangerous product, medication, or toxic exposure, you may have heard terms like "class action" or "mass tort" and wondered what they mean. The question of...

How Do Workers' Compensation and Unions Impact Each Other? If you’re part of a union and have been injured at work, you might be wondering how your union membership could affect your workers’ comp claim. As a Memphis workers' comp...

Getting SSDI for a Rare Disease Living with a rare disease can feel isolating. You may spend months—or years—just trying to get the right diagnosis. And when that rare condition makes it impossible to work, you might wonder whether Social...

Changes in Tennessee Laws May Impact Dog Bite Cases If you've been bitten by a dog in Tennessee, you may want to know how recent changes in Tennessee dog bite laws might affect your case. From animal care laws to...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Your Bank Accounts: What You Need to Know If you're thinking about getting out of debt through bankruptcy, you may want to consider how Chapter 7 bankruptcy and bank accounts impact each other. As a Memphis...

Can Creditors Come After Me Over Student Loans? If you're struggling with student loan debt, you're not alone—and you may be wondering just how far creditors can go to collect what you owe. Unfortunately you may find creditors and student...

Disability for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome If you’ve been diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and find it impossible to maintain a steady job, you’re not alone—and you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). But getting...

When a Malfunction Hurts You On the Job, What Are Your Rights? If you were injured at work by a defective machine, tool, or product, workers’ comp may not be your only option. Depending on the situation, you may also...

How to Get SSDI for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) If you’ve been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and it’s making it hard to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). But getting approved SSDI for EDS can be...

Slip and Fall Accidents Caused by Poor Lighting: What You Need to Know You probably don’t think twice about walking through a dim hallway or a poorly lit parking lot—until you suddenly slip, trip, or fall. But if you experience...

Getting a Mortgage After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If you've recently completed Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you might be wondering whether you'll ever be able to buy a home again. Fortunately, it's absolutely possible to get a mortgage after Chapter 13 bankruptcy....

I'm Facing Foreclosure – What Can I Do? When you're behind on your mortgage payments, it can feel like you have no control over what happens next. "I'm facing foreclosure," our clients will say with concern and dread, with no...

Can You Sue for Emotional Trauma After a Spinal Cord Injury? After a spinal cord injury, the damage isn’t just physical. As we've seen at our firm with these extremely serious cases, spinal cord injury and emotional trauma go hand-in-hand....

SSDI for Epilepsy: What You Need to Know Living with epilepsy can make everyday life unpredictable. For many people, it also makes it impossible to keep a steady job. If you have epilepsy that’s interfering with your ability to work,...

Wearing a Helmet and Your Accident Claim If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, one of the first things the insurance company or other driver might ask is, “Were you wearing a helmet?” That's because helmets in motorcycle accident...

How Workers' Compensation Fraud Can Affect Your Claim Workers' compensation fraud is a serious issue that can harm not only the credibility of the system but also the people who really need benefits. If you’ve been injured on the job,...

Does My Work Need to Know If I’m Facing Wage Garnishment? If you're facing wage garnishment, one of the first questions that might cross your mind is: Will my job find out? It's a fair question. Having a portion of...

SSDI for Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Comprehensive Guide If you’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and can no longer work because of your symptoms, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). But as with many invisible...

Using Black Box Data in Truck Accident Cases How does our firm use black boxes for truck accident cases? And how does it make a difference for you and your claim? If you’ve been in a truck accident, you may...

How Bankruptcy Affects Your Retirement Accounts One of the most common concerns I hear as a bankruptcy lawyer is, "Will I lose my 401(k) or IRA if I file?" The good news is that in most cases, considering your bankruptcy...

Steps to Take After a Wrongful Death in a Hotel When you check into a hotel, you expect a safe and peaceful place to rest. You trust the hotel to look out for your safety. But wrongful death in hotels...

What to Do If You Can’t Reach Social Security About Your Disability Claim If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), waiting for a decision, or trying to appeal a denial, it can be incredibly frustrating when you can't...

Navigating Debt and Tariffs in a Global Economy When we talk about debt, most people think of things like credit cards, medical bills, or car loans. But global trade policies—like tariffs—can also affect your personal finances. It might seem like...

Who Can Garnish Your SSDI Benefits? If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you likely rely on those monthly checks to cover rent, food, medication, and other essentials. So what happens if you owe money to the government—like back...

Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: Protecting Your Loved Ones When you trust a nursing home to care for your family member, it can be very difficult to know what to look for and how to prevent abuse. Unfortunately, sexual abuse...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What Happens to Cosigned Debts? Filing Chapter 7 with cosigned debts can mean a more complex case, so it's important to understand how Chapter 7 and cosigned debts work together. Whether it’s a car loan, a credit...

Helping Injured First Responders in Memphis As a Memphis workers' compensation lawyer with over 40 years of experience, I understand how vital it is to protect those who protect us. As part of this obligation, we have workers' compensation for...

The Role of Consent in Medical Procedures and Malpractice When you go to a doctor or hospital, you trust that they’ll explain what they’re doing and why. In fact, you usually give them permission to perform the operation you expect...

Motorcycle Repossession: Your Rights and Options Falling behind on your motorcycle payments can be stressful, whether you rely on your bike for everyday transportation or just plain joy. If you need to stop motorcycle repossession, it’s important to understand your...

How Pharmaceutical Companies Are Held Accountable for Dangerous Drugs What is the responsibility of drug companies for dangerous drugs? When you take a prescription drug, you expect it to help you, not harm you. Unfortunately, some pharmaceutical companies put profits...

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Supporting Your SSDI Claim When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), one of the most important parts of your case is medical evidence. So having a doctor support your SSDI claim can...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Without Your Spouse? What to Know If you’re married and facing debt trouble, you might wonder if you can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy without your spouse. Maybe your spouse doesn't share your debt, or maybe you're...

Proving Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Memphis, you may be entitled to compensation for more than just your medical bills and lost wages. Pain and suffering—both physical and emotional—can...

How Memphis Courts Handle SSDI Appeals Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) appeals process can be challenging, and SSDI appeals in Memphis are no exception. But that shouldn't keep you from getting the benefits you need. You have every...

Bankruptcy and Tax Liens: What You Need to Know If you're struggling with tax debt and wondering whether bankruptcy can help, you’re not alone. We get questions all the time at our firm about bankruptcy and tax liens. The law...

Why Workers' Comp Claims Can Take So Long If you're in the middle of a workers' compensation claim and feeling frustrated by the slow pace of your case, you're not alone. As a Memphis workers' compensation lawyer with over 40...

Comparative Negligence in Personal Injury: What to Know If you've been injured in an accident, you may be wondering how the courts decide on fault and how it affects your ability to get compensation. In many personal injury cases, more...

The Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know If you're drowning in debt, constantly getting calls from creditors, or facing threats of wage garnishment, foreclosure, or repossession, you might feel like there’s no way out. But there's one...

Dog Bite Laws in Tennessee: Rules and Regulations If you’ve been bitten by a dog in our home state of Tennessee, you may be wondering who is responsible and what your legal options are. What are the dog bite laws...

How Will Disability Change in the Coming Years? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a vital lifeline for millions of Americans unable to work due to disability. As we move into 2025, several changes and proposals are on the horizon...