Memphis, Nashville, Mid-South TN Lawyers for Babies Enduring Opioid Withdrawal Many infants and children in Tennessee are suffering from NAS. Babies enduring opioid withdrawal is a growing problem in our nation, and right here in Tennessee. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is a group of distressing symptoms that affects babies exposed to drugs while in the womb. These drugs may include legally-prescribed opioids under brand names like Vicodin, Percocet or OxyContin. Other common opioids include methadone, fentanyl, and heroin. A mother exposes the baby in her womb to these drugs when she ingests them while pregnant. This is how children develop an addiction to drugs before ever taking their first breath. In addition to going through typical drug withdrawal, infants can
Transcript: “Hi, I’m Darrell Castle. I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee. Most of my practice is bankruptcy practice. That’s what I do, folks. And a lot of the times, people come into my office and they ask me a question. They’ll say, ‘Well, can my employer fire me if I file for bankruptcy?’ “And my answer to that is, ‘No, not legally.’ He cannot fire you legally. That would be illegal. It would be wrong. You could sue him. Sometimes, people do things they’re not supposed to, you know? And if they do, sometimes they have to take the consequences of what they do, so we can go after him legally to recover
In the end of last year, credit card debt hit a new high; according to data released by the New York Fed, US household debt had grown to a record $13 trillion, and credit card balances grew by $24 billion. And so far, according to recent reports, those numbers could get even worse in 2018. More specifically, consumer debt — which has been growing steadily since 2012 — is set to break new records by the end of the year. According to recent analysis from LendingTree, consumer debt could reach $4 trillion by this December. Alarming statistics on consumer debt Here are more alarming facts from the study that I want to highlight for you as a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer:
When a truck crash occurs, serious injuries may occur, a victim or family member is well advised to consult with a truck accident lawyer. Truck accidents and collisions resulting in serious injuries may be caused by: Driving fatigued, distracted driving, or driving while impaired. Speeding Failure to follow safety training Unsafe lane change Failure to maintain the vehicle, mechanical problems Improper loading, overloading As a result of the speed, size, weight of trucks catastrophic injuries may occur, sometimes fatalities. Truckers who are driving tractor trailers while fatigued can cause crashes resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Drivers may be violating Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by exceeding maximum number of driving hours rules. FMCSA has set forth hours
No one wants to get into a car accident, but with more than 200 million drivers in the United States, even the most cautious drivers may have to deal with a collision at some point in their lives. Here in Memphis, where many of us rely on cars for our daily commutes to and from work, we all need to be prepared for the possibility. Trading insurance information is one of several critical steps to take right after an accident (though remember to be quick and on topic while doing so — saying too much could negatively affect your claim). But let’s say the other driver is uninsured. Now what? There is a way to protect yourself before an accident
Legal Representation for Tennessee NAS Children Born Opioid Dependent Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is hurting the children of Tennessee. Tennessee NAS children born opioid dependent have a tough life ahead of them. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is a group of agonizing symptoms endured by infants, caused by exposure to opioid drugs while in the womb. You see, a pregnant mother may take opioids for pain management or because she has an addiction to them. These drugs pass onto her unborn child, causing them to have an addiction before they are even born. After birth, the newborns are suddenly cut off from the drugs they have grown to depend on. They are catapulted into a harsh drug withdrawal, which can lead to
“Can I file for bankruptcy if I’m unemployed?” It’s a question I frequently hear as a Memphis bankruptcy attorney, and the answer is yes. Many unemployed people file for bankruptcy — there’s nothing wrong with it. It makes sense, too. Bankruptcy offers relief during hard times. People often struggle with their finances after losing a job, and a significant portion of people filing for bankruptcy each year cite unemployment as a leading factor. How unemployment affects your bankruptcy process depends on the type of bankruptcy you’re filing — either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Unemployment Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to get rid of unsecured debts — including credit card debt, medical bills, and
History shows us that healers and physicians have long been held to a higher professional standard of care toward their patients. As far back as 2030 B.C., the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian Law #218 warned that “If a physician makes a large incision with the operating knife, and kill him, or open a tumor with the operating knife, and cut out the eye, his hands shall be cut off.” Decisions from occurrences of medical malpractice were documented at the close of the 12th century A.D. on the English Common Law and Plea Rolls; the practice of which continues today. But it was nearly 100 years later when Roman laws included medical malpractice as a legal wrong and the concept of
Birth defects and birth injuries are both devastating health problems that thousands of families face each year. Although they’re equally heartbreaking, and often with similar symptoms, birth defects and birth injuries are actually quite different from a legal standpoint. Here are the main differences to be aware of. 1. Birth injuries often arise from someone else’s negligence. A birth defect is a medical condition that develops when an infant is still in the woman. Many are genetic and cannot be prevented while others are the result of lifestyle choices. A birth injury, on the other hand, is not a condition that a child was born with. It is damage that occurs before, during, or after delivery. Common birth injuries include
Lawyers Fighting Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Cases in Memphis, Nashville, Mid-South TN We are ready to fight the pharmaceutical companies who are responsible for the opioid epidemic. The most vulnerable victims of the opioid crisis sweeping our nation are our children, which is why we are dedicated lawyers fighting Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome cases. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is a group of symptoms that babies who become addicted to opioids in the womb suffer after birth. Once cut off from the opioid drugs it was receiving from its mother during pregnancy, a newborn has a difficult road ahead. NAS has both long and short-term symptoms. Initially, a child born with NAS may refuse to feed, cry excessively, have blotchy skin, slow weight