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How to Help a Loved One Apply for SSDI If you have a family member or friend who can no longer work because of a physical ailment, you may be wondering how to help someone apply for disability. Navigating the...

How Crime in Memphis Can Lead to Wrongful Death Lawsuits Living in Memphis, we all know crime can be a big problem in our city. Sadly, sometimes these crimes can lead to the tragic loss of a loved one. When...

Abuse and Neglect in Mental Institutions: What You Need to Know If you have a loved one in a mental health institution, it’s natural to worry about their safety and well-being. While many facilities provide the care and support needed...

SSDI and Cancer: What You Should Know If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, dealing with the physical and emotional challenges is already overwhelming. On top of that, continuing to work or returning to work may be impossible. Social Security Disability...

Chapter 7 and Payday Loans If you need help with payday loans and feel overwhelmed by the constant cycle of debt, you’re not alone. Many people in Memphis and across the country find themselves trapped by high-interest payday loans that...

Injured Working from Home in Tennessee: Know Your Rights Working from home has become more common, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially for workers' compensation. If you’re injured working from home, you might wonder how this...

What Happens to a Car in a Repossession? If you're behind on your car payments, it's important to understand what happens to your car if it's repossessed. This knowledge can help you know your rights and decide on your next...

The Long-Term Effects of Taking Dangerous Prescription Drugs As a Memphis lawyer specializing in dangerous drugs, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating long-term effects of dangerous medications on people’s lives. When a doctor prescribes medication, you trust it will help you...

Recent Changes to SSDI Laws You Should Know Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system can be complicated. And it’s even more challenging when they constantly update the laws and regulations. Now, recent changes in SSDI law could impact...

How Travel Affects Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If you’re going through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you might be wondering, "Can I travel during my Chapter 13, or do I have to stay put for the whole repayment schedule?" After all,...

The Impact of Social Media on Your SSDI Claim If you need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), what you post on social media could affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) could...

Legal Considerations After a Car Accident with a Bus A car accident with a bus can be a complicated and stressful experience, long before you deal with insurance and liability. But what if it wasn't your fault? As you work...

Bankruptcy and the Gig Economy: Challenges and Solutions For many gig workers, debt can be a serious problem. And while bankruptcy for gig workers can make all the difference, it comes with some unique things to keep in mind. If...

Special Considerations for Military Members Who Need Bankruptcy Being in the military is already a demanding job, and dealing with financial struggles can make it even harder. If you're in the service and dealing with debt, you might be worried...

How Pain and Suffering Are Calculated in Personal Injury Cases Pain and suffering in personal injury law can be a little confusing. A lot of people assume it's a bogus concept entirely, while other people may assume they'll get far...

Over the last decade, we've seen major changes to workers' comp in Tennessee. It's devastated many people in our state – good, hardworking men and women who got injured on the job. I saw it coming from back when the...

The Role of Animal Control in Dog Attack Cases: What You Need to Know If you or someone you love has been involved in a dog attack, it's crucial to understand the role of animal control in your case. As...

Fatphobia in the Medical Industry and How It Can Affect Your SSDI Claim For people dealing with weight-related illness and who desperately need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it can feel like an uphill battle. But while weight and...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What Happens to Cosigned Debts? When you're struggling with debt and considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may worry about how it could impact the people who've helped you along the way. So if you have a cosigned...

How to Get SSDI for Tinnitus and How Our Attorneys Can Help Living with tinnitus can be incredibly challenging. The constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears can interfere with your ability to concentrate, sleep, and even perform everyday...

How to Deal with Aggressive Debt Collectors: Practical Tips and Strategies Dealing with an angry debt collector can be stressful, especially when they become aggressive. But there's a lot you can do to make the harassment stop. As a bankruptcy...

Talcum Powder, Asbestos, and Cancer: What You Need to Know and How We Can Help Have you or a loved one used talcum powder products, like Johnson & Johnson's baby powder, and then developed ovarian cancer or lung cancer? You aren't...

The Most Common Illnesses and Medical Conditions That Qualify for SSDI Are you wondering if you qualify for SSDI based on your medical condition? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) considers many illnesses and medical problems for possible benefits. Let’s look...

Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents in Office Buildings A slip and fall accident in an office building happens more often than you might think, and the consequences can be serious. For example, we have a slip and fall client right...

Loan Modification for Avoiding Foreclosure: A Guide As a bankruptcy lawyer who has dedicated years to helping homeowners avoid foreclosure, I understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with the threat of losing your home. I've also seen how many...

Do Autoimmune Disorders Qualify for SSDI? If you’re living with an autoimmune disorder, you know how challenging it can be to manage daily life, let alone work. And getting SSDI for autoimmune disease can be a challenge. The good news...

The Most Common Spinal Cord Accidents and How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Understanding the common causes of spinal cord accidents can help keep you and your family safe. These injuries can be life-altering, affecting not only your physical health...

Anxious Over Foreclosure in Memphis? Here's What to Do If you're facing foreclosure in Memphis, it can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. You want to know you have options and that taking the right steps can make a significant...

When to Hire a Workers' Comp Lawyer As an award-winning workers' compensation lawyer dedicated to helping injured employees, I know the process can seem confusing. You may have questions: Do I have a claim? Am I protected if I report...

How Insurance Companies Handle Motorcycle Accident Claims With all motorcycle accident claims, dealing with the aftermath can be tough – especially when you have to handle insurance companies that try to minimize their payouts. Understanding the tactics they use and...

I Received a Wage Garnishment Notice. What Should I Do? If you've received a wage garnishment notice, it can be scary and overwhelming. Suddenly, a portion of your paycheck will be taken to pay off a debt – right at...

Can You Use Personal Bankruptcy to Get Out of Legal Problems? Dealing with legal problems and bankruptcy or other financial troubles at the same time can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if filing can help you escape some of your...

How to Figure Out the Payment Schedule for SSDI Benefits If you're applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or have already been approved, you probably have questions about the SSDI payment schedule. Understanding how and when you receive...

Witnessed a Semi-Truck Accident in Memphis? What to Do Unfortunately, it's not too uncommon to witness a semi-truck accident in Memphis. As a transit hub with one of the busiest shipping companies in the world headquartered here, we get massive...

Understanding SSDI Lawyer Fees: How Much Does Legal Representation Cost? If you’re thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or if you’ve already applied and your claim was denied, you might be considering hiring a lawyer to help...

Time is Running Out: The Statute of Limitations for Camp Lejeune Victims Ends Soon Have you or a loved one been affected by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune? If so, it’s critical to act quickly, because the Camp Lejeune...

How the Stock Market Impacts Your Personal Finances and Could Lead to Bankruptcy Have you ever watched the news and seen stories about the stock market going up and down? It might seem like something only investors should care about;...

Understanding SSDI Work Credits and How They Can Help and Hurt Your SSDI Application Are you considering applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? If so, SSDI work credits will play a key role in your application. As an SSDI...

The Role of Nursing Home Staffing Levels in Preventing Abuse and Neglect When you make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, you trust they will be cared for with respect and compassion by a...

Preparing for Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors: What to Expect Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a significant step towards regaining control over your finances. And as part of that process, you'll take part in a Chapter 7...