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SSDI for Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know SSDI for chronic pain can be a lifesaver. If you live with chronic pain, you know it can make even the simplest tasks feel impossible, and it might prevent you from...

How to Recognize Symptoms of a Brain Injury After an Accident Accidents happen fast, and it can take a minute to understand what happened to you. Brain injuries in particular can be tricky because their symptoms don’t always show up...

Avoiding Foreclosure Scams: What to Watch Out For Scammers are well aware of how vulnerable homeowners can be if facing foreclosure. As a result, they often target people in this desperate situation. Fortunately, our attorneys have helped thousands of people...

Truck Driving Accidents and Workers' Comp for Women As a Memphis workers' compensation lawyer, I've seen the unique challenges faced by women truck drivers when it comes to workers' compensation claims. Workers' comp for female truck drivers comes with all...

How Wage Garnishment Affects Military Personnel If you're facing wage garnishment while serving in the military, you may be wondering how wage garnishment for military personnel differs from the process for civilians. Even as you’re serving your country, you can...

Can You Sue in Tennessee if You’re Partially at Fault for a Motorcycle Accident? Being involved in a motorcycle accident can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if you think you might be partly responsible. You may not know who will...

In a Truck Accident With a Rental Truck? What You Need to Know Being in a truck accident is never easy, but when you're in a truck accident with a rental truck, things can get even more complicated. Unlike typical...

Protecting Your Retirement Savings In a Bankruptcy If you're struggling with debt and worried about how to protect your retirement savings, you’re not alone. Many people facing financial difficulties fear that filing for bankruptcy will wipe out everything they've saved...

The Number One Way to Win Your SSDI Appeal Being denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can feel like a major setback, but it’s not the end of the road. You have the opportunity to appeal, and 60 days...

Why Does Tennessee Have Such a High Rate of Bankruptcy? Forbes recently released data about national bankruptcy filings, and the Tennessee bankruptcy rate came in just behind Mississippi. With 273 personal bankruptcy filings per 100,000 residents and the seventh-highest business...

How to Help a Loved One Apply for SSDI If you have a family member or friend who can no longer work because of a physical ailment, you may be wondering how to help someone apply for disability. Navigating the...

How Crime in Memphis Can Lead to Wrongful Death Lawsuits Living in Memphis, we all know crime can be a big problem in our city. Sadly, sometimes these crimes can lead to the tragic loss of a loved one. When...

Abuse and Neglect in Mental Institutions: What You Need to Know If you have a loved one in a mental health institution, it’s natural to worry about their safety and well-being. While many facilities provide the care and support needed...

SSDI and Cancer: What You Should Know If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, dealing with the physical and emotional challenges is already overwhelming. On top of that, continuing to work or returning to work may be impossible. Social Security Disability...

Chapter 7 and Payday Loans If you need help with payday loans and feel overwhelmed by the constant cycle of debt, you’re not alone. Many people in Memphis and across the country find themselves trapped by high-interest payday loans that...

Injured Working from Home in Tennessee: Know Your Rights Working from home has become more common, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially for workers' compensation. If you’re injured working from home, you might wonder how this...

What Happens to a Car in a Repossession? If you're behind on your car payments, it's important to understand what happens to your car if it's repossessed. This knowledge can help you know your rights and decide on your next...

The Long-Term Effects of Taking Dangerous Prescription Drugs As a Memphis lawyer specializing in dangerous drugs, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating long-term effects of dangerous medications on people’s lives. When a doctor prescribes medication, you trust it will help you...

Recent Changes to SSDI Laws You Should Know Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system can be complicated. And it’s even more challenging when they constantly update the laws and regulations. Now, recent changes in SSDI law could impact...

How Travel Affects Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If you’re going through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you might be wondering, "Can I travel during my Chapter 13, or do I have to stay put for the whole repayment schedule?" After all,...

The Impact of Social Media on Your SSDI Claim If you need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), what you post on social media could affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) could...

Legal Considerations After a Car Accident with a Bus A car accident with a bus can be a complicated and stressful experience, long before you deal with insurance and liability. But what if it wasn't your fault? As you work...

Bankruptcy and the Gig Economy: Challenges and Solutions For many gig workers, debt can be a serious problem. And while bankruptcy for gig workers can make all the difference, it comes with some unique things to keep in mind. If...

Special Considerations for Military Members Who Need Bankruptcy Being in the military is already a demanding job, and dealing with financial struggles can make it even harder. If you're in the service and dealing with debt, you might be worried...

How Pain and Suffering Are Calculated in Personal Injury Cases Pain and suffering in personal injury law can be a little confusing. A lot of people assume it's a bogus concept entirely, while other people may assume they'll get far...

Over the last decade, we've seen major changes to workers' comp in Tennessee. It's devastated many people in our state – good, hardworking men and women who got injured on the job. I saw it coming from back when the...

The Role of Animal Control in Dog Attack Cases: What You Need to Know If you or someone you love has been involved in a dog attack, it's crucial to understand the role of animal control in your case. As...

Fatphobia in the Medical Industry and How It Can Affect Your SSDI Claim For people dealing with weight-related illness and who desperately need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it can feel like an uphill battle. But while weight and...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What Happens to Cosigned Debts? When you're struggling with debt and considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may worry about how it could impact the people who've helped you along the way. So if you have a cosigned...

How to Get SSDI for Tinnitus and How Our Attorneys Can Help Living with tinnitus can be incredibly challenging. The constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears can interfere with your ability to concentrate, sleep, and even perform everyday...

How to Deal with Aggressive Debt Collectors: Practical Tips and Strategies Dealing with an angry debt collector can be stressful, especially when they become aggressive. But there's a lot you can do to make the harassment stop. As a bankruptcy...

Talcum Powder, Asbestos, and Cancer: What You Need to Know and How We Can Help Have you or a loved one used talcum powder products, like Johnson & Johnson's baby powder, and then developed ovarian cancer or lung cancer? You aren't...

The Most Common Illnesses and Medical Conditions That Qualify for SSDI Are you wondering if you qualify for SSDI based on your medical condition? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) considers many illnesses and medical problems for possible benefits. Let’s look...

Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents in Office Buildings A slip and fall accident in an office building happens more often than you might think, and the consequences can be serious. For example, we have a slip and fall client right...

Loan Modification for Avoiding Foreclosure: A Guide As a bankruptcy lawyer who has dedicated years to helping homeowners avoid foreclosure, I understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with the threat of losing your home. I've also seen how many...

Do Autoimmune Disorders Qualify for SSDI? If you’re living with an autoimmune disorder, you know how challenging it can be to manage daily life, let alone work. And getting SSDI for autoimmune disease can be a challenge. The good news...

The Most Common Spinal Cord Accidents and How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Understanding the common causes of spinal cord accidents can help keep you and your family safe. These injuries can be life-altering, affecting not only your physical health...

Anxious Over Foreclosure in Memphis? Here's What to Do If you're facing foreclosure in Memphis, it can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. You want to know you have options and that taking the right steps can make a significant...