By: Darrell Castle One sign that your loved one is being abused in the nursing home is if they have to be taken to the emergency room. If your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse, or you think he or she has, then you need to speak to an experienced attorney immediately. Call (901) 327-1212 to schedule your FREE case evaluation, or fill out one of the contact forms to have someone from our office contact you. Darrell Castle & Associates has received multiple Client Distinction Awards from Martindale-Hubbel for client satisfaction so I can assure you that you’re in good hands here. Video Transcript How do you know when your loved one is being abused in
By: Darrell Castle When you’re a victim of medical malpractice, that means your doctor’s conduct fell beneath the standard of care. Medical malpractice isn’t just a bad result. It’s not bad beside manner or rude conduct by a doctor, nurse or some hospital employee. Do you want to know what IS medical malpractice? I’ll give you an example of a case we’ve had here at Darrell Castle & Associates. A man goes into the emergency room complaining of crushing chest pain, pain radiating down his arms and numbness – symptoms of a heart attack. The doctor then tells him he probably just has indigestion, sending him home with an order to take two Aspirins and call him in the morning.
Medical bills and liability in car accident cases By: Darrell Castle If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, you should always seek medical attention! There will probably be an ambulance at the scene of the crash, or you can go see a doctor. But of course, that comes with a cost. How do you pay for that medical treatment? Well, that depends on whether the accident was your fault or not. If the car accident WAS your fault, then you’ll be liable for those costs. However, if the accident WAS NOT your fault, the person AT fault is liable for those payments. Are you not sure whose fault the accident was? That’s okay – it’s common. That’s why you
Contact a car accident attorney By: Darrell Castle So, you were injured in a car accident and it wasn’t your fault, or you aren’t really sure whose fault it was. What are you supposed to do now? The car damage is bad. The medical bills are expensive. And now you’re going to miss time away from work to heal and deal with this mess. If the accident wasn’t your fault, you feel like you shouldn’t be held liable for the bills and should be compensated for your time off work, and you’re right! How can you prove negligence? Contact an experienced car accident attorney. An experienced car accident attorney will investigate your case detail by detail – every nook and
By: Darrell Castle Sometimes negligence is obvious and sometimes you have to prove it If you’ve been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, call (901) 327-1212 today for a FREE case evaluation with an experienced attorney. Or you can fill out one of the contact forms on this page. Video Transcript How do you prove negligence in a car accident case? Hello this is Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and the answer to that question is, sometimes it’s pretty obvious. You really don’t have to prove anything. If you’re driving down the street and you stop at a red light and someone slams into the back of your car, then that’s
The importance of the means test By: Darrell Castle When you’re in debt and unable to pay your bills, a bankruptcy is a great route to gain back your financial freedom. When filing for bankruptcy, you can file a Chapter 7, which is a complete discharge of your debt, or a Chapter 13, which is a payment plan. Both plans come with different requirements and benefits. An experienced bankruptcy attorney will help you decide which bankruptcy chapter is best for you, and one of the first things he or she will do is a means test. A means test is a government formula that is used to determine Chapter 7 eligibility. It’s basically a formula that shows whether or
By: Darrell Castle Qualifying for the powerful Chapter 13 bankruptcy If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, we’d love to talk to you. Call (901) 327-2100 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney, or fill out one of the contact forms on this page. Video Transcript If you need Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection, what do you need to do to qualify? How can you qualify? Hi, I’m Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and I get that question quite often. And I usually answer it by asking a question, and that question is, “If you were current on your mortgage, would you be able to make the payments?” Because if
Avoid Dog Attacks by Training Your Pet to Be Safe and Happy Around Others Ever met a dog that seems really timid, or really aggressive, or maybe even both? You walk up to him and he backs away like he’s terrified of you, or he suddenly jumps at you and starts barking and growling? Odds are the dog was never socialized. Socializing a dog when it’s a puppy is absolutely crucial to its well-being later (and yours, too!). Dogs that haven’t been properly socialized might be afraid of anything, from swimming pools to people. Being a personal injury firm, we take clients all the time who have been mauled and injured, sometimes permanently, by dogs in and around Memphis. Some
By: Darrell Castle Let’s talk about three ways a personal injury case can end 1. The case can be settled in favor of the plaintiff. As a personal injury law firm, the plaintiff is our client – the person who was injured. This can happen when the defendant’s attorney offers an amount of money that we think is fair. If we think it’s fair, then we’ll recommend it to our client. The decision is ultimately his or hers. 2. The two sides can fail to reach an agreement. This can happen for a couple of different reasons. If the defendant’s attorney, or insurance company, offers an amount of money that we don’t think is fair, then the case can go
Chapter 13 bankruptcy & your credit By: Darrell Castle A common barrier that keeps a person from filing for bankruptcy is thinking it’s going to kill his or her credit, but this is a myth. Why? If you’re in the position to where you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, then you’ve probably missed some payments and are behind on your bills, meaning you already have an unfavorable credit score in the first place! Though a bankruptcy itself will not help your credit score, it’s the first step towards improving it! It is critical to discuss the timing of bankruptcy with your bankruptcy lawyers Memphis, TN respects so that you can minimize negative impacts to the process. When you file for Chapter