Zika is a virus passed through mosquitoes that can cause microcephaly, which is a devastating birth defect that shrinks the brain. We now have brain scan images showing the impact goes even beyond that one birth defect: whole portions of the nervous system, including parts of the brain stem and spinal cord, can go missing. Some portions of the brain that look normal might be filled with fluid. And new research suggests it may impact adult brain cells, too. It’s a horrifying virus with permanent impact on human life. So it’s no wonder people are calling on Congress and health organizations to combat the spread of these mosquitoes with everything we have. And yet in many ways, Zika is hard or
Bankruptcy is designed for people in financial trouble. The cost of bankruptcy is regulated by law, and you don’t need to have a ton of money to file. How much each bankruptcy costs depends on your situation. Some lawyers will give you a chart promising certain prices, but they all have asterisks next to them. Like these: *depending on the complexity of the case and prior filing history *does not include litigation and motions *one client phone call per week included in price Um, what if there’s a problem with your case and you need to call 2 times? Is that more? That’s insane. When bankruptcy lawyers claim to cut costs, it often means hidden costs. Worst case scenario, they can just
If you have time, I hope you’ll read this important article from The New York Times about child car seat safety. It discusses the lack of awareness about how to install car seats. In particular, the article describes confusion over the different methods for strapping in the car seat and how those methods can and should change for different types of cars. This issue affects everyone. Even some of the most educated people in the country struggle to understand how the seats work and which installations are safest. Veteran parents with more than one child may not even know the proper way to use car seats! As a car accident lawyer in Memphis, this is terrifying. Accidents are always bad
Staying Safe on Halloween For most children, Halloween is one of their favorite times of the year. They get to dress up as superheroes, grab their pillow cases and walk around the neighborhood to gather more sugary sweets than they could have ever imagined (since last year on Halloween). But what can you do to protect those memories? How can you make sure to keep your children safe on Halloween? Here are some safety tips to help ensure you and your children enjoy Halloween night without any real scares: 1. Go with your child. This is a great night for helicopter parents. There is absolutely no shame in going with your child. If they’re really too old to have a parent
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a truck accident that started with a truck carrying 7,000 gallons of milk that swerved to avoid a sedan, ran a stop sign, and ended up colliding with the sedan anyway, eventually catching fire. The situation sounds almost too outlandish to be true, but the accident was very real. Unfortunately, these types of accidents are not uncommon, either.Thankfully, no one was injured in this example, but that is not always the case. On top of the inherent danger with truck accidents, there are complicating factors that make them very different from the average car wreck. Why are they different? And why does that mean you need to call a truck accident lawyer? Have
They’re called “subprime” auto loans – loans on cars for people who probably can’t afford them and won’t be able to pay back the loan in the future. Right now, lenders are handing out these loans like candy. Perhaps you’ve seen the commercials: “No credit? Have no fear! We won’t even check your credit history!” “No job? No problem!” “No money down! No interest for 6 months! No joke!” And they’re right: it isn’t a joke. Remember the last time you heard the word “subprime” tossed around? It was about mortgages, and it’s what caused the 2008 recession. It’s never good for the economy when millions of people can’t afford their loans. But that’s exactly what’s happening. Auto lenders are stretching themselves to
As a Memphis workers’ comp lawyer I’m painfully aware that many people (even employers!) don’t know about safety issues for working at a computer. In actuality, many of the most common and debilitating injuries happen from strain on the body while sitting at a desk, day after day, for years. These injuries can cost the company time and money, and make life incredibly difficult for workers. The good news is they’re also easy to avoid. And taking some precaution can make you an even more stellar worker! Here are 10 things every desk worker needs to do to stay safe and healthy: 1. Set your chair to the correct height (even if you’re short!). Your feet should always rest comfortably
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling has compiled a list of 10 things to keep in mind this holiday season. Credit card debt can really take its toll on families and their quality of life. That negative toll does not ease up around the holidays – a time focused on gift-giving. Overspending is a frequent act around Christmas time and with that can come devastation. If your situation is severe, we’ve built a solid reputation as a bankruptcy law firm Memphis, TN clients recommend. Here are the 10 things that you need to know – You lose your grace period as credit card debt rolls over from one month to another. After that grace period, interest immediately begins to build
Conduit Global will be moving a new facility to Memphis, TN and bring 1,000 new jobs with it. By: Darrell Castle Video Transcript This is Darrell Castle, I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and on this video today, I’m talking about something that’s good news. We finally have good news to talk about and that is a company called Conduit Global has announced that it’s going to locate one of its facilities here in Memphis – in Shelby County, Tennessee. This apparently is thanks to Gov. Bill Haslam who negotiated the deal to bring Conduit Global here, so we’re very grateful for that. It’s supposed to bring 1,000 new jobs to Shelby County, and
By: Darrell Castle Before buying that “great deal” on Black Friday, ask yourself these questions: 1. Do you NEED that item or do you just WANT it? 2. Do you have enough money in your bank account RIGHT NOW to pay for that item? 3. What bills do you owe this week and next week? 4. With question #3 in mind, do you STILL have enough money in your bank account to buy that item? 5. Have you put money in your savings account this week? 6. How much money do you have in your savings account? 7. If an unexpected event happened today (job loss, medical emergency, flat tire) do you have enough money in your savings account to