In this video, Memphis medical malpractice lawyer Darrell Castle discusses what makes a successful medical malpractice case. He gives you an idea of all the elements a medical malpractice attorney needs to argue your case and get the compensation you need after a medical malpractice injury. If you’ve been injured by medical malpractice, you should discuss your situation with a qualified attorney. Contact us today to get started. The conversation is completely free. Darrell Castle & Associates has hospital injury lawyers Memphis, TN trusts to help those who’ve been seriously injured while seeking medical care.
Bankruptcy & Employment Your employer CAN’T legally fire you or let you go if you file for bankruptcy – it violates anti-discrimination laws. The only exception to this rule is when the job requires a security clearance or something like that. It’s very common for clients to be concerned about losing their job if they file for bankruptcy. They shouldn’t be nervous though, for a couple of reasons. Most employers have dealt with this before or are prepared to do so, especially the bigger companies who have human resources systems in place for dealing with it. Unless you tell your employer, there’s no other way for them to find out about it. The courts don’t report to your employer unless
Retirement Plans and Getting Rid of Debt While bankruptcy can have its disadvantages, you may not need to worry about your retirement plan. As part of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act passed in 2005, many retirement plans can be exempt from creditors when you file bankruptcy. If you are in a copious amount of debt, credit collectors are harassing you, or you are being threatened with a lawsuit, you should call a top liquidation lawyer Memphis, TN has to offer for further advice. Bankruptcy and Your IRA In the case of an IRA (individual retirement account) a little over $1 million in either an IRA or Roth IRA will be exempted automatically through bankruptcy and
By: Darrell Castle Many people assume that filing for bankruptcy will hurt their credit. In most cases, that’s just simply not true. Will a bankruptcy go on your credit report? Yes. But was your credit good before you filed for bankruptcy? No, it probably wasn’t. Why do people file for bankruptcy? Because they have debt they can’t pay. And how do people find themselves in debt? They missed payments on important bills and fell behind. With the above being true, since one of the biggest factors in determining your credit score is on-time payments, wouldn’t those missed payments that got you into the debt you’re currently in actually HURT your credit score? Yes. In most cases, filing for bankruptcy neither
By: Darrell Castle You should NOT talk to the other driver’s insurance adjuster without an attorney when you’re involved in a car accident. The insurance adjuster may try to manipulate you – in subtle ways – to say something that will potentially cost you a lot of money. You need an attorney to advise you about what you should – and shouldn’t – say. If you’re injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, this rule is especially true. The other driver’s insurance company may seem caring and ask you something like, “Are you okay?” A reply back as simple as “Yes, I’m fine,” could really hurt any potential personal injury claim you may file. Then you could be
Last week Shelby County Commission members cast preliminary votes on an ordinance to establish minimum standards of care for pets. The ordinance would provide regulations for adequate food, shelter, and health-related treatment of domestic animals.Regardless of your view on the law itself, one thing is certain: happier pets mean safer people. When pet owners refuse to take proper care of their dog or cat, they break a trust with the animal. As a result, any breed can become defensive or frightened – wondering if and when it will get attention or have its needs addressed. A neglected animal does not always behave violently, and violent animals have not always been neglected. But in general, dogs that face hunger, loneliness, uncomfortable
By: Darrell Castle If you’re injured in a car accident on an icy street and it wasn’t your fault, or you aren’t sure whose fault it was, you should speak to a car accident attorney immediately. Mid-south residents woke up Thursday morning to snow and ice in their driveway and on the streets. And, as it typically tends to, it’s caused some havoc on the roadways as people commute to work and take their children to school. Some examples: One man died after being ejected from his vehicle during a car accident on Bill Morris Parkway, an icy sheet of road this morning. Northbound I-240 was shut down at Lamar Avenue after a 10 car accident caused major cleanup. Multiple
Preserve the evidence if you think your injury was caused by a defective tire By: Darrell Castle If you’ve been injured in a car accident and think it was because of a defective tire, contact a personal injury attorney immediately. You can call (901) 327-1212 of fill out one of the contact forms on this page to schedule a FREE consolation. Video Transcript If a defective tire causes your accident, can you sue the manufacturer for your injuries? 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, but there are some very important things to remember. Every year in the United States, thousands of
Recently Memphis Daily News reported two stories in a row, both of which I found interesting: First, they reported the great news that US home prices have risen by over 12% in the last year. According to their report, “Steady price increases, along with stable job gains and historically low mortgage rates, have in turn encouraged more Americans to buy homes.” At the same time, they also revealed that consumer confidence has fallen. Consumer confidence has been at a 5 1/2-year high, and the recent dip in confidence was only slight. But still, what could explain both pieces of news happening together? Why, if everything is so great, are people still nervous? Consumer confidence hasn’t risen to pre-recession levels yet.
Common questions about bankruptcy and marriage Bankruptcy comes with a lot of myths, and some of the biggest involve how it might affect your spouse. Here are some answers to think about in the case of couples who are considering bankruptcy and are not separated or divorced: Do both spouses have to file for bankruptcy? No, it is not required that you file a joint bankruptcy. If one spouse has a lot of debt in his or her name only, it may help to file separately depending on the state in which you’re located. However, if you have assets you want to keep that are under both of your names – like a house, for example – or if you