How Anti-Lock Braking Systems Help Prevent Motorcycle Crashes As a Memphis motorcycle crash attorney, I’ve seen my share of horrible road accidents. That’s why I support efforts to make motorcycles as safe as possible. Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) help make sure motorcycles don’t lock up when the driver slams the brakes. They use information from wheel speed sensors to adjust the pressure of the brake fluid, and they can hold and release pressure depending on how the wheels behave. As a result, the motorcycle keeps traction better and stays more stable. Many studies show how effective ABS can be. For example, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found certain motorcycles without ABS have a 37% higher chance of fatal crashes. The Swedish
Time for a Fresh Start This is a great time of year to get things organized. All over the country and the world, people use early spring to clean, take inventory, and start afresh. It’s a traditional part of Lunar New Year, which many cultures just celebrated, and some families also make it a part of their Easter and Passover traditions. So what better time to get your finances in order, too? If you’re overwhelmed with debt, spring is THE time of year to deal with it. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help you get rid of debt completely. We’ve helped people use it to Clear their credit card debt Stop wage garnishment Get rid of impossibly high medical bills And
If you’re interested in filing bankruptcy on your own, make sure you understand the risks. An Illinois woman recently pleaded guilty to charges of bankruptcy fraud after filing her own case. She committed a number of crimes, including: Concealing her money from the court by transferring funds to different accounts Lying on her bankruptcy petition Lying under oath at her Meeting of Creditors Now, I’m not suggesting anyone who files on their own might make the same choices. She pleaded guilty because she did something illegal on purpose. But it can still cause major problems when you get things wrong on your petition, even if you didn’t mean to. If you try to file on your own, you need to be absolutely
Surgery on the Wrong Site – What Goes Wrong? It’s one of the most chilling types of medical malpractice: when a surgeon operates on the wrong site. This refers to a horrible accident in which a hospital mixes up a person’s file, wrongly marks the surgery site, or otherwise fails the patient. As a result, the patient goes under the knife for the wrong thing. Examples: Amputation of the wrong leg Removal of the wrong testicle Performing surgery on the wrong person entirely You get the point. It’s devastating even to type out these horrible accidents, let alone experience them. We go into surgery scared already, and this is one of the worst nightmares imaginable. As a Memphis medical malpractice attorney,
SSDI for Specific Disabilities Social Security Disability Insurance helps people unable to work. In order to receive the benefits, you have to prove your disability prevents you from keeping a job. This can be easier with more commonly-known impairments. But what if your disability is less common? Can you get SSDI for an unusual medical problem? The SSA Blue Book of Impairments The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses something called the Blue Book of Impairments. The SSA considers the disabilities on this list severe enough to make someone eligible for disability. Many of the disabilities listed are chronic and permanent. Some might result in death. For example: Cancer Cerebral palsy Chronic heart failure Liver disfunction Kidney failure and of course many more. If
The Uber mobile reservation platform inspired many people to become more social and active. The ease of a personal ride just a few swipes away and the elimination of a financial transaction for the ride has been key to Uber’s success. With its cult following and loyal fan-base, Uber has earned the trust of millions worldwide. Uber’s brilliance is in connecting passengers to drivers on a personal level. Though many cab companies offer independent contractor status to its drivers, Uber made this distinction much more expressed in its brand marketing. Not only do customers see Uber as a fortunate transportation option, passengers view Uber as a solution to unemployment and reversal of fortune for many drivers who show up.
Tragically, children face traumatic brain injury all the time. It can happen as a result of car accidents, sports injuries, slip and falls, abuse, and much more. As a Memphis traumatic brain injury attorney, I know one of the most pressing questions for parents is always, “How will this affect my child in the long-term?” I meet with parents terrified about their child’s chances for an education or a normal life. And even with what seem like minor injuries at the time, these fears understandably come up. Now scientists have found more answers. In a recent study, presented this month at the annual meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, researchers looked at the long-term affects of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Q: I’m trying to get out of debt. On Sunday, someone approached me at church about a federal program that would pay my bills for me at a low price. Is that legit? No. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported this scam in January. They say it especially targets black churchgoers. Here’s the scam: Someone approaches you at church and tells you about a program like this, where the government pays your bills. They offer to sign you up. They even ask for your creditors and account numbers, to make it look like they’re setting up a payment plan. And they ask for your bank account information. In some cases, the scammers even set up direct deposit for the bill payments, so you see their work
How Debt Affects Seniors Differently, and What You Can Do As of 2010, Americans 55-64 carry the highest debt in America. That debt can carry over into retirement and make life much worse for them as senior citizens. But at the same time, fewer Americans now expect to die in debt. In some cases, they may be right. But in general, this high debt will follow older Americans for the rest of their lives unless they do something about it now. If you’re a senior struggling with debt, here are some factors you might want to consider. And if you’re considering bankruptcy, I’m a Memphis lawyer who handles Chapter 7 bankruptcy for seniors. I’m happy to speak with you about
At its best, workers’ comp is a trade-off: When you make a workers’ compensation claim, you give up the right to sue your employer for an on-the-job injury. In return, the employer’s workers’ comp covers your medical care, time off work, and compensation for long-term injuries. But this system has flaws, and it can break down over small disputes: Did your injury really occur on the job? Is your injury really as bad as you say? Do you need lifelong care, or are you just trying to game the system? Sadly, these questions come up all the time. Insurance companies want to save money by denying your claim. Employers want to limit their payments in order to keep their workers