On the morning of Thursday November third, many Memphis commuters were significantly late to work, class, appointments, and other engagements. The cause of (what can only be described as) major delays was a four-vehicle crash that occurred in the westbound lanes of the I-240W east of Getwell. At times, the traffic was backed up all…
If you are reading this, then you may have been asking yourself what type of actions in the workplace is considered religiously discriminatory? Essentially, the refusal to reasonably accommodate someone’s religious practices or beliefs, among other actions, counts as religious discrimination. That is, unless the accommodation puts a serious burden on the functioning of a…
Traffic stops are a common way that ordinary citizens find themselves interacting with law enforcement. In fact, national statistics reveal that there are more than 20 million traffic stops that take place each year in the United States. That’s more than 50,000 driver per day. With such a high frequency, it is important for drivers…
How to Find an Ethical Personal Injury Lawyer in Memphis Personal injury lawyers don’t always have the best reputation. The Far Side used to make entire calendars out of lawyer jokes. And while the jokes might be funny, the reality of unethical legal work never is. Here’s how to find an ethical personal injury lawyer…
The Two Main Ways Workers’ Comp Helps Injured Workers Workers’ comp in Memphis can make the difference between healing from an injury and suffering for years. It can save your family from financial devastation and loss, and it can help you keep your job. But what exactly does it offer, and how do these benefits…
How to Stop the Memphis Bankruptcy Loop Bankruptcy is meant to be a fresh start and chance to rebuild your life. However, many people with debt find themselves re-filing bankruptcy in Memphis—and sometimes very soon after their last try. Here’s why that happens and what we’re doing to help people get out of debt for…
Families support one another, through both the smooth and not-so-great times. It is only understandable that a family would want to offer support for a cherished relative, especially if they need additional assistance because of a disability. State and federal law allows families to establish a special needs trust, to safeguard the disabled person’s government…
When Will Memphis Pit Bull Attacks Finally End? Recent news about a woman hospitalized by a pit bull attack in Memphis has shocked the community. It is one of the worst cases imaginable, and it left me personally wondering when these tragedies will finally end? Pit Bull Attack in Memphis: A Mother’s Desperate Fight According…
How Much Is a Memphis SSDI Lawyer? If you’re wondering “how much does a Memphis disability lawyer cost,” you’re not alone. The whole system can seem confusing at first. Here’s what you need to know about the real price of a lawyer, whether you can afford to go it alone, and what you should be…
When Debt Collection for Old Debts Comes as a Shock At our firm this year, we’ve seen a rise in people experiencing surprise debt in Memphis and Shelby County. In other words, debt collectors come after people for debt they didn’t know they had. As a result, Memphians are losing their savings, homes, and peace…