If you’re 55 years or older and you’re struggling financially, there are some things you need to think about. I talk about that in this video. Video Transcript Hello, this is Darrell Castle. I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and on this video I want to talk to you about something that should be of great concern to you if you’re 55 years or older and that is financial problems – having financial difficulties later in life. Perhaps your home is in foreclosure or at least threatened with foreclosure and you’re very concerned about that as you should be. What are some things to think about? What are some things to ask yourself? Well,
By: Darrell Castle Are you facing a foreclosure? Are you about to lose your car? Are your wages being garnished? There are many things that can make you a candidate for bankruptcy. If you’re struggling financially and want to talk to someone experienced about your situation, then our FREE financial consultation is perfect for you. To schedule your appointment today, call (901) 327-2100. Or, you can fill out one of the contact forms on this page (to the right or at the bottom) to have someone from our office contact YOU! Video Transcript Are you a candidate for bankruptcy? How do you know whether you are or not? Hi, I’m Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law
Finding out you’re disabled because of some medical issue or freak accident is a scary thing. What’s even scarier is finding out it could have been avoided if your doctor would have treated you differently. When we go into a doctor’s office to see our physician or we have surgery to do some maintenance on our body to fix an issue, we trust that medical professional to be able to do their job correctly and get us out of there better than we went in. However, just like we are prone to in our profession, doctors can make mistakes as well because, after all, they are human just like us. Since doctors do have a very important and life-altering job,
More than 7 million vehicles are reportedly affected by a potential murderer in wait. By: Darrell Castle These vehicles possess Takata airbags, which are now known to be defective and likely to shoot shrapnel inflator parts when they deploy. Separate recalls in April, June and now October have showed that Takata is having a difficult time pinpointing which cars used its defective airbags. Here’s a full list of the affected vehicles. Toyota, one of the affected makes, reported no related injuries or deaths with its vehicles, however the New York Times reported last month that there have been at least 139 reported injures across all automakers. Honda, in particular, has reported at least two deaths and 30 injures in their
Here are some ways to avoid being overcharged by medical bills & tips on how you can get rid of your medical debt By: Darrell Castle Americans are putting more of their take-home pay toward medical costs than ever before, according to NerdWallet. Credit card debt is bad – we hear about it and witness it all the time. It’s become increasingly easy to obtain a credit card and swipe it to make purchases when your bank account says you can’t afford to. However, despite how bad credit card debt has gotten in America, medical debt is worse! Americans pay triple the amount in third-party collections of medical debt than they pay for bank and credit card debt COMBINED, according
Why you shouldn’t be too embarrassed or ashamed to file for bankruptcy By: Darrell Castle Does the thought of filing for bankruptcy embarrass you? Are you ashamed of the position you’ve gotten yourself into? Are you disappointed? I’ve seen all of these emotions result in a barrier that stops people from filing. I’ve also seen many of the same people so ashamed of their debt that they wait and wait to file, hoping it’ll fix itself or that their job will come back, but it doesn’t, and the debt gets so high that their embarrassment turns into urgency to get rid of it. But, a bankruptcy protects those accounts! However, their embarrassment and reluctancy to file for bankruptcy results in
Employer Harassment During a Workers’ Compensation Case Sometimes after being injured on the job, people face frustrating uphill battles: claims get denied, injuries get worse, and in extreme situations, employers harass their employees. Here’s what you need to know about employer harassment during a workers’ compensation case. Worker’s Comp and Harassment: How It Works If you’re injured on the job, your employer should have workers’ compensation insurance that will compensate you for lost wages while you’re off work. Most employers have to carry this insurance by law. Also by law, they can’t fire you for being injured on the job and receiving workers’ compensation insurance. However, people sometimes do things they aren’t supposed to—including harassing their workers. If your employer
Ever wonder exactly what we do at Darrell Castle & Associates? We practice bankruptcy and personal injury law. But what does that entail? We’ve outlined some of our practice areas below in layman’s terms. If you have any additional questions about our work, you can always contact us. Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – allows you to keep your home and protects you from creditors Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – helps you get a totally fresh start when debt has you swamped Personal Injury: Medical Malpractice – for when doctors or hospitals have injured you by being negligent or irresponsible Nursing Home / Elder Abuse & Neglect – for the mistreatment of seniors and elderly loved ones Dangerous Drugs – claims
As the weather gets warmer in Memphis, it’s easy to expect the amount of motorcycle traffic will increase as well. Knowing this, we all need to take this opportunity to practice safety on the streets and highways – share the road with one another with everyone’s best interest in mind. However, as you’ll see below, some people have a tough time staying safe on the roads. If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident, please seek medical help first and foremost. After doing so, if the accident wasn’t your fault, you should seek the help of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney immediately as you may be entitled to compensation. As you can see in the graphics below provided by the Department
Our own Hollis Craft will be speaking in June at the Memphis Consumer Bankruptcy Conference hosted by the American Bankruptcy Institute. Along with trustees and members of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hollis will train attorneys from around the area. She will speak on the best practices in representing debtors. We can attest she knows a lot about this subject and is a great attorney to have by your side when you’re struggling with debt. Along with many other prestigious positions, Hollis has previously served as the president of the Bankruptcy Section of the Memphis Bar Association. If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, please consider connecting with bankruptcy lawyers Memphis, TN trusts as soon as you can.