Many “cocktail party” questions we get center around an area known as premises liability. That is, “what are my rights if I get injured on someone else’s property?” Or, worse yet, “what happens if someone gets injured on my property?” Such questions evoke what is commonly referred to as “premises liability” and, like just about everything, as many facets. As with all other area of injury law, there are two primary issues in any claim: (1) who is liable; and (2) what are the damages? This article addresses only the first issue, liability. (Cases involving property owned by multiple parties, subject to lease agreements, under temporary construction or control of others, and the like will have to be discussed in
If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, what should you look for in a potential attorney? As a bankruptcy attorney Memphis TN has trusted for over 30 years, there’s one thing I know every single client needs from the lawyer they choose: They need that person to be available to them. Now that might sound simple. Of course, if you’ve hired someone as your bankruptcy lawyer, he or she will be there for you, right? But sadly that’s just not always true. We have people come in to see us all the time whose first attorney let them down. They couldn’t get their lawyer to answer the simplest questions, even when their homes and cars were on the line. This
Personal injury can often mean an influx of medical bills, the inability to work, or reduced income, all of which have the injured person seeking financial assistance or relief to get them through the time it takes to recover from the injury. Bankruptcy is one option to help with financial distress in situations such as this, however, it is important to understand how bankruptcy will affect the injured person’s ability to receive any payment they are owed through a personal injury claim. In bankruptcy, a personal injury claim is an asset that a debtor must disclose on their bankruptcy petition if the injury occurred prior to the bankruptcy petition being filed. If the injury occurred after the bankruptcy petition
As a nursing home abuse attorney in Memphis, TN, I am often shocked by how families find out that their loved ones have been victims of abuse or neglect. In this video, I discuss what happens and what you can do about it. Transcript from Darrell Castle (nursing home abuse attorney in Memphis, TN): Hello, I’m Darrell Castle. I’m a nursing home abuse attorney in Memphis, TN, and I would like to talk to you today about the number one way clients – my clients – find out that their loved one has been abused in a nursing home. The number one way is: they get a call from a doctor or a nurse at an emergency room, at a
The technical answer is that there are no limits on how many times someone can file for bankruptcy. However, bankruptcy courts can place restrictions on you filing a bankruptcy petition if you have run afoul of procedures in the past or the court feels you are abusing the bankruptcy system. If you have previously filed for bankruptcy and are unsure if it was discharged, dismissed or even dismissed with prejudice, you should speak to a bankruptcy attorney that is knowledgeable about all bankruptcy rules and regulations to make sure you are eligible to file for bankruptcy, or even if bankruptcy makes sense for you at this time. How many times can I get a discharge in bankruptcy? If you
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in your 20s, you may have a lot of concerns: Will it ruin your credit? Will it affect your partner or family? Will it follow you around? As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer, I’ve helped thousands of people improve their lives through bankruptcy, including people in their twenties. And I can help you navigate this process from the very first step. Will Filing for Bankruptcy in Your 20s Bankruptcy Ruin Your Credit? This question assumes you already have great credit, but if you’re considering bankruptcy, you probably don’t. So instead of worrying about keeping your credit at the bad score you have now, think about how to improve it. Bankruptcy offers a clean slate so
It is not uncommon for people to experience severe levels of stress and trauma reactions after a car accident, as a skilled Milwaukee personal injury lawyer can rely on. Some people who were injured in a serious auto collision meet the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition can also apply to those who were not involved in the car crash, but witnessed it happen and saw people endure agonizing injuries or death. Most people feel some level of stress or anxiety after an auto accident but others can go on to develop PTSD. Who Is Susceptible to Developing PTSD after an Auto Accident? The reason why one person develops PTSD and not another is not currently known. In
As a disability attorney Memphis TN trusts to help them get benefits, I know tax season can be a stressful time. Fortunately I have some answers for your most common questions about SSDI and taxes: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security disability benefits? Most people who receive disability benefits don’t have to pay taxes on those benefits. If you live off the disability payments alone, or if you have only a small amount of side income, you likely won’t need to pay taxes. The rules on SSDI and taxes depend mostly on what other income you might receive. If you or your spouse makes a significant paycheck on the side, you may need to pay taxes
Darrell Castle Named One of Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Memphis, TN We at Darrell Castle & Associates are so proud to be named one of the Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Memphis TN! We received the award from Three Best Rated®, an unpaid consumer group that helps people find the top 3 local businesses in any city. Their employees hand-pick the top 3 local businesses according to a 50-point inspection, including: reputation history complaints ratings location satisfaction trust cost general excellence and reviews We’re thrilled to receive this honor. It inspires us to continue the work that has earned us multiple Martindale-Hubbell awards for client satisfaction and great reviews from our awesome clients. But most importantly, being named one of the Top 3
New Research Suggests Cannabis May Cause Problems on the Road A study out of Canada that looked at 25 years of fatal crashes in the United States may have found a connection to marijuana consumption. The study shows the risk of fatal crashes increased by 12% on the evening of April 20. Among drivers under age 21, the risk was 38% higher. Because April 20th is such a popular day to consume the drug, the researchers believe there may be correlation. The Complicated Causes of Car Accident Death Like many people looking at the data, I think the causes might be more complicated. People just assume drug use is the main way drivers become impaired on 4/20. But because that