To call these last few weeks overwhelming would be an understatement. I know that many of us are struggling to keep pace with the frequency of news updates. We all could use a breather, but the fact remains that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Recently released data reveals the heavy toll this virus…
We are in the midst of a financial crisis that many families simply weren’t prepared for. Throughout my career as a Memphis TN foreclosure lawyer, I’ve met so many people working tirelessly to give their children the opportunities they deserve. Even without a pandemic, it’s often an uphill battle to make ends meet. With a…
A critical lifeline for injured or ill workers, Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) are as important as ever during these unprecedented and uncertain times. As an experienced Memphis SSDI application attorney, my goal is to ensure that anyone who qualifies receives the benefits they are entitled to. The often intimidating application process is complex. It…
Right now, as America struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the economic consequences of this crisis continue to snowball. Millions of newly unemployed Americans have been forced to make difficult choices just to put food on the table. Earlier this month, I wrote about the number of Americans struggling to make their car…
The deep stigma attached to bankruptcy makes filing seem like an admission of failure. For that reason, many people avoid it for far too long. The thing is, there’s no reason to be ashamed, especially not now, when millions of Americans have had their finances turned upside down practically overnight. As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer,…
Every year, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. According to the CDC, 12,000 kids and teens ages 19 and under die from unintentional injuries caused by burns, drowning, falls, poisoning, and road traffic. An additional 9.2 million visit emergency rooms for nonfatal injuries. As America grapples with…
The coronavirus has brought about a rapid transformation of daily life in the United States, unprecedented both in scope and pace. This pandemic has bled into just about every aspect of the lives we knew. As a Memphis TN debt attorney, I know that the symptoms are not just physical. Our financial health is at…
As the coronavirus continues to upend local economies throughout the country, credit card debt is on the rise. A recent report from CreditCards.com revealed that 47% of adults in America—roughly 120 million people—have credit card debt, an increase of 43%. There is no corner of our country untouched by the pandemic. As recent unemployment figures…
As summer approaches, many of you are clearing off the patio furniture and soaking up all that a backyard swimming pool has to offer. However, with a pool on your property, there are responsibilities to uphold and safety issues to consider. Have you heard of premises liability? Essentially, it means that you’re responsible for injuries…
The effects of COVID-19 extend far beyond the physical symptoms of the virus. By now, you probably have a sense of just how dire it’s looking for millions of Americans, with record levels of unemployment. Perhaps you’re one of them. But don’t be discouraged. There is a solution, and no, it isn’t your credit card.…