Up to 80% of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck. Many are unprepared for unexpected $400 expenses. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, more people than ever before are working fewer hours or losing their jobs completely. We should anticipate that more people will consider new ways to make ends meet, including payday…
As a nursing home lawyer Memphis TN trusts, I’ve seen firsthand that nursing home abuse is much more prevalent than we’d like to think. It is, in fact, distressingly common. According to the advocacy group Nursing Home Abuse Justice, as many as 5,000,000 seniors are abused worldwide each year. According to some studies, 1 in…
As the entire world struggles to adjust to a new normal in light of the coronavirus, there has been renewed attention to mental health. It’s understandable; we are facing an unprecedented pandemic. In times of crisis, it’s our loved ones who get us through. So it’s a particularly cruel irony that isolation is now important…
Our understanding of the coronavirus pandemic continues to change at breakneck speed, practically hour by hour. As more and more schools and small businesses close across America—and as more and more countries around the world shut down their borders—it’s clear that we’ve entered unchartered territory. There is so much we still don’t know about the…
As the days get longer and warmer, we have to be mindful of certain risks specific to spring and summer, including dog attacks. There are more incidents of dog bites during these months, as people and pets spend more time outdoors. Additionally, dogs have been known to become more irritable in warmer weather. As a…
The time is always right to set a financial intention, but some times of year are especially great moments to reflect and lay the foundation for a fresh start. Spring is one of them. It is truly a season of renewal and new beginnings. And now, with the cherries and daffodils in bloom, and the…
NOTE: This is a guest post from our friends at Riddle & Brantley, a law firm of personal injury, auto accident, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, and North Carolina disability lawyers. If you’ve been denied Social Security disability benefits, do not be discouraged. It’s important to remember that roughly 70 percent of initial applicants are denied…
With tax season officially upon us, many Americans will find themselves owing the government money this season. Within that group, many will owe more than they expected. Even more than what they can pay. We talk about tax debt less than we talk about other forms of consumer debt, like student loan or credit card…
What’s the harm in an hour of lost sleep? As a Memphis car crash attorney, I’ve learned that the answer is: more than it may seem at first glance. Every year, daylight saving time changes shake up our typical routines. The shift can make us more accident prone, and research has linked the annual “spring…
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America, after only heart attacks and cancer, and killing approximately 225,000 people each year. It occurs when a medical professional—including a doctor, surgeon, pharmacist, nurse, anesthesiologist, or hospital—fails to meet the standards of care. If medical malpractice has harmed you or a loved one, you…