What can the latest stimulus payment really do? With the latest round of stimulus checks now being distributed, Americans are finding themselves with an extra $600 hitting their bank accounts. Although $600 might sound like a lot of money, for many it won’t even begin to make a dent in their financial situation. Some families…
There is big news for children born opioid dependent. The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that opioid manufacturers can be sued under the state’s Drug Dealer Liability Act, as first reported by U.S. News. This is significant for several reasons. First, it means Tennessee’s highest court acknowledges the responsibility Big Pharma has had in creating…
The Covid-19 Pandemic hasn’t curbed debt collectors. The global pandemic has created a worldwide health and financial crisis. You would think debt collectors would give consumers a break during this unprecedented time, but sadly that’s not the case. While temporary measures have been put in place that prevent lenders from going after current debts, those…
Trucking is a vital part of our economy. Trucking plays an important role in Tennessee’s economy. With the Covid-19 pandemic keeping so many of us at home, big rigs transporting goods for delivery are on the road day and night. But with so many trucks on the road to try to meet demand, it can…
If your new year’s resolution is to get out of debt, you’ve made a wonderful decision. As a Tennessee bankruptcy attorney, one of the best parts of my job is helping people get out of debt. I’ve spent more than three decades helping individuals and families, and I’ve seen it thousands of times: the beauty…
Even during the pandemic, the rate of car accident fatalities is up. As a car accident lawyer TN has turned to for more than three decades, I want to make it clear that car accidents — including drunk driving — are still major problems during the Covid-19 pandemic. While there are less people on the…
The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Increased the Risk of Using Some Drugs As a TN drug injury lawyer who has been fighting for families for more than three decades, I want to talk about the current risk of dangerous drugs among the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a recent article from Harvard Medical…
When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, it’s easy to fall behind on regular car payments. And when you’re living in the midst of a global pandemic with an uncertain economy and record-high unemployment rates, paying your bills is more stressful than ever. Unfortunately, car lenders aren’t understanding. Worse, the bank is legally justified in threatening…
Once a claimant is awarded Social Security benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can and will periodically review a claimant’s medical impairments to determine if the claimant is still disabled. More precisely, SSA will likely have a state’s Disability Determination Services (DDS) conduct the period evaluation. A periodic evaluation is called a continuing disability review…
As a TN Bankruptcy Lawyer, I am proud to have served the good people of Tennessee for over thirty years. In my decades of work, I’ve seen every kind of financial distress, and the deep impact that can have on your quality of life. When you are deep in the throes of debt, many things…