A recent study shows the average bankruptcy cost has increased nationwide over the last few years. What caused this change and what does it mean for you? Bankruptcy Cost and the BAPCPA According to the study, this change in the cost of filing bankruptcy is directly linked to the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection…
Why Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage? As a Memphis car accident lawyer, I hear this question all the time: “Why do you need uninsured motorist coverage?” You need it because without it, you could lose everything. Uninsured motorist coverage is a crucial part of your auto insurance policy and usually doesn’t cost very much…
The National Crisis of Debt According to the Commercial Appeal, almost 45% of Greater Memphis residents and more than 35% of all adult Americans have been reported to collection agencies. The article claims the number is so high because wages barely kept up with inflation over the past five years. This debt comes from human mistakes, job…
The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure As a Memphis personal injury attorney for asbestos exposure, I have seen firsthand the serious and frequently life-threatening illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos-related medical issues account for about 10,000 lost lives each year. And despite what many people believe, U.S. regulators never officially banned the product. So asbestos-related…
We joke sometimes about creditors hating what we do – OK, one creditor in particular. But that’s not exactly how it works. Some creditors hate the work we do, but a lot of them love the way we do it. Here’s why: Video Transcript: If creditors hate me, it’s because I do my job very…
What are the rules on disability benefits for stay-at-home parents? The answer depends on what other work history you might have. SSDI and Work Credits Social security disability insurance (SSDI) is an insurance policy set up by the federal government. In order to take part in the policy, you have to pay into it. This…
**NOTE: Memphis Actos attorney Darrell Castle is no longer accepting new Actos cases. We’ve kept the following information on our website for informational purposes only. If you would like to discuss another dangerous drug case, contact us today at 901-327-1212.** The seventh Actos case out of thousands went to trial recently. Frances Wisniewski, a 79-year old…