Self-help repossession means a repossession without the courts being involved. In self-help repossession, if a lender decides you’ve defaulted on your loan, they can seize your car and sell it without even getting permission from the court or police. This type of repossession is completely legal in most states, including Tennessee; but it can lead to a LOT of problems. Without the courts involved, these repo agents don’t have to prove they have a right to your car. They just take it, which can look a lot like stealing. Plus these repo agents don’t need any sort of certification or licensing. A lot of companies will hire hardened criminals to do the job, which prevents most people from trying
If there’s a dangerous dog – or any dangerous animal – in your neighborhood, you do have some options. In this video, Memphis dog attack injury attorney Darrell Castle explains what you can do to protect yourself and people around you from dangerous dogs in Memphis. If you’ve been injured by a dog, you need the dog attacks lawyer Memphis, TN relies on for their worst injury cases. Relevant contact information: Memphis Animal Control / Animal Services – 901-636-1416 Memphis Dog Attack Injury Lawyer Darrell Castle – 901-327-1212
As a personal injury law firm in Memphis, we hear a lot about tort reform and the negative economic impact of trial lawyers. Attorneys who represent injured clients are always the butt of jokes at parties – we know because they’re some of our favorite jokes, too! But the jokes sometimes overlook one big problem: in most cases, we’re the underdog. How can trial attorneys be the underdog, you might ask, when everyone talks about bogus lawsuits and claims that are way too high? Aren’t we crippling the American taxpayer by bringing higher health care costs through frivolous cases? To put it simply, no. Those bogus cases you hear about? They’re one in a million, and most get thrown out
Christmas time brings gift-giving. All retailers and manufacturers use this season to make a profit, even it means saving money by making faulty products. When shopping for your kids this Christmas, attempting to fulfill your loved-one’s wish list, be cognizant of which toys pose a risk – risks of choking, deafening, lead poisoning, etc. The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) put out a list of dangerous toys in its “Trouble in Toyland” report. The list – Toys containing small parts Princess Wand made by Greenbrier International, sold at Dollar Store for $1 Toys containing small parts with label violations Bread Kit made by Greenbrier International, sold at Dollar Store for $1 Littlelest Pet Shop – #2744 Horse made by
Popular Diabetes Drug Actos (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride) Linked to Bladder Cancer Have you taken Actos – a pioglitazone-containing diabetes medication – and been diagnosed with bladder cancer? The FDA has recently announced that use of the medication Actos can result in higher risk of bladder cancer, specifically after more than a year of use. If you or someone you care about has taken Actos and now suffers from bladder cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. At Darrell Castle & Associates, we are actively pursuing cases against Actos and want to help you get the justice you deserve. Contact us today to talk with an attorney for free about your case. _ This article is not intended to give medical advice
Are you a fan of Darrell Castle & Associates? Perhaps we have helped you through a difficult time, or clarified a legal question. Have we helped you figure out your options, or defended you in court? If you’ve ever used our services, we’d love to hear from you, and so would other people in the Memphis area who might be looking for a lawyer. To that end, we have a business page set up on Yelp.com, where you can discuss your experiences with our firm. Of course, if you have any questions or complaints about our services, we hope you will contact us personally so that we can assist you and make changes, if necessary. We look forward to hearing
In case you missed it last night, Darrell Castle was featured on Action News 5 for his work to help end texting while driving in Tennessee. Here’s a snippet from their coverage: A former marine, Memphis attorney Darrell Castle, was stirred by the story of a fellow marine who survived two tours of duty in Afghanistan only to return home and be killed while texting and driving. “If only he had waited he would still be alive,” said Castle. With more than 30 years of experience, Castle says his law practice has had to adapt to the more frequent cases of texting at the wheel. Indeed, as injury attorneys in Memphis, we see serious crashes caused by the rise of
Memphis bankruptcy and personal injury lawyer Darrell Castle has a favorite lawyer movie, no question. And when he talks about it, he sometimes gets a little weepy. If you want to receive fair compensation for your injuries, it’s in your best interest to hire an auto accident lawyer Memphis, TN counts on.
Popular Memphis book retailer Davis-Kidd is going up for auction tomorrow in Cincinnati, along with other stores of parent company The Joseph-Beth Group. Joseph-Beth filed bankruptcy in November. Davis-Kidd has been a Memphis favorite for decades and is the go-to shop for book signings, coffee dates, and children’s events. It is also a neighbor of ours, located just across the street in the Laurelwood Shopping Center. Bidders expected on Wednesday include the head of Davis-Kidd’s parent company, who desires to keep the store open and increase its profitability. Other bidders include liquidators who would buy the store in order to sell its inventory. There are also potential buyers who might want to keep the store open under a new parent
At least 900 patients in Tennessee have been injected with a steroid medication linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak around the country. The steroid, which is meant to treat back pain, was supplied by a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy called New England Compounding Center (NECC). Its chemical name is preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate. Tennessee was the first state to diagnose anyone from the meningitis outbreak; and the state still has the most reported cases by far, including multiple deaths. Two Tennessee clinics have administered the drug to at least over 900 patients. The fungal meningitis is not contagious; and it can be treated with high doses of anti-fungal medication. If you have any questions about recent treatments you’ve received, you should contact