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
What Google, Uber, and Other Companies Don’t Want to Tell You About Car Accidents Google recently rebranded Waymo, their driverless car company, and placed self-driving cars in the spotlight even more than before. But at the same time, the company also removed its monthly reports from the website. These reports detailed all of their car accident information for the public to see. Here’s why that matters and how it might affect your car accident case. Why Report on Car Accident Information? Since June 2015, Google offered this car accident information for free on their site as a resource for people concerned about the number of collisions caused by driverless vehicles. The reports mostly discuss fender benders and other small collisions,
2016 Shows Overall Decline in Foreclosures If you’re trying to prevent foreclosure in Memphis right now, you may be relieved to know 2016 saw the biggest drop in foreclosures on record. A Fidelity company recently reported a 30% decrease nationwide in foreclosures last year. By the end of 2016, the amount of homes in active foreclosure dropped by over 200,000. Foreclosure activity in general dropped to its lowest point in 10 years, reaching back to numbers from before the Great Recession. TN Foreclosure Rates Drop As a Memphis foreclosure lawyer, I know our state has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country. We place 5th in foreclosures across the United States. But even Tennessee saw a drastic decrease: