Will credit still be available for you after you file for bankruptcy? By: Darrell Castle Video TranscriptHello this is Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and I’ve been doing a series of videos on the subject of credit. On this video today, and the last in our series, I’m answering the question, “will I be able to get credit after I file for bankruptcy or if I file for bankruptcy?” And my answer to that is you will be more credit worthy, in most cases, after bankruptcy than you were before. Why is that? Well I’ll answer that by asking you a question. What is the one thing you must absolutely
Memphis bankruptcy lawyer Darrell Castle discusses how bankruptcy affects tithe. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, or would like to explore other options around resolving your debt, please call a leading bankruptcy law firm Memphis, TN residents have been relying on for over a decade.
What Happens When Your Child Gets Injured at School? Every so often we get questions about whether you can sue a public school in Tennessee like the Memphis City School system. It comes up in extreme cases, like when a child gets severely injured on a playground or physically abused by a teacher. The child may need long-term medical care or traumatic therapy. Normally the property where the injury happened could be held liable for some of those costs. But when it comes to public schools, it depends. Public schools fall under the protection of “sovereign immunity.” This means as a government authority, they can’t be sued unless the law says they can. A Tennessee law called the Tennessee Governmental
Emergency vehicle drivers have a certain duty of care By: Darrell Castle If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, I’d love to talk to you. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced car accident attorney, call (901) 327-1212 or fill out one of the contact forms on this page. Video Transcript Can you sue the driver of an emergency vehicle if he injures you in an automobile accident? Hi, I’m Darrell Castle. I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and the answer to that question is “yes, but only under certain circumstances.” That emergency vehicle driver is required to announce that he is on an emergency call. He does that by using his lights on
What can you do if you’re badly injured in a car accident caused by a pothole? By: Darrell Castle If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a pothole, you may be entitled to compensation. Call me today at (901) 327-1212 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys. Video Transcript Can you sue the government for potholes? Hey, I’m Darrell Castle. I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and the answer to that question is “yes,” but it’s very very difficult to recover. See, governments are covered by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. That means they can’t be sued unless they give you permission to sue them. And most governments
What kind of on-the-job injuries can you take outside of the workers’ comp realm? I discuss that here. 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 answer the question of when can you sue your employer outside of workers’ compensation if you have an on-the-job injury. Can you sue your employer if your employer provides an unsafe work environment for you? If you employer breaks OSHA regulations – that’s the federal agency that regulates workplace safety and so forth (of course it’s as its state counterparts). And the answer to that question is pretty simple, folks. In Tennessee, it’s “no, you can’t.”
See a qualified bankruptcy attorney before using your retirement account By: Darrell Castle Schedule a free consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney before liquidating your retirement account. Call (901) 327-2100 or fill out one of the contact forms on this page. Video Transcript Can you use your retirement account to fund your bankruptcy? Hi, I’m Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and the answer to that question is YES, you can use your retirement funds to fund your bankruptcy. But the real question is, do you really need to do that? Remember that your retirement account is fully exempt in bankruptcy. That means that it’s not available to creditors or to
Personal finance to many individuals is just that: personal. The stigma behind financial trouble often leads to secrecy, deeper debt, and shame. While this is unfortunately the reality of some individuals, bankruptcy doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, bankruptcy is a viable option for individuals and families who have fallen on hard times and can be a great way to absolve debt. Many myths about bankruptcy, like never recovering a credit line after filing, put undue pressure and seemingly close off any option of recovery, when in fact, recovering from bankruptcy can feel like a fresh start. According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, people who filed bankruptcy had access to more new
Cancer is one of great tragedies of our time. And early diagnosis is one of the most important factors in fighting it. Those of us who’ve battled cancer or lost loved ones know: just as finding cancer in time can save your life, missing it can be lethal. As a medical malpractice lawyer in Memphis, I’ve seen doctors make major errors in cancer diagnosis. It’s a heartbreaking problem affecting patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, and other cancers that can often be defeated if found early enough. A recent client of mine was at special risk of lung cancer, which his doctor knew. His risk factors should have made his doctor very cautious; but instead, when my client showed
If you’re injured by a car on your bike, and you weren’t wearing a helmet, will it affect your personal injury case? Memphis car accident injury attorney Darrell Castle explains. Does It Matter for My Personal Injury Case if I Was Wearing a Bicycle Helmet? It matters to the extent that it might be an issue of the extent of your injury. The other side – the lawyers representing the person who injured you, the insurance company representing the person who injured you – will use your lack of a helmet to argue that your injury would have been less if you’d had a helmet. That is, if it’s a head injury. So it would reduce the amount of compensation