Every day as I hear about the horrible injuries caused by intrauterine devices (IUDs), I get angrier. IUD, or transvaginal mesh–which is implanted in women after childbirth, surgery, or other medical problems–has left thousands and thousands of women in unimaginable pain. The mesh often requires multiple surgeries to remove it. It can puncture internal organs and cause severe bleeding or infection. It has left some women unable to walk or sit down, unable to go out in public because of incontinence, and completely prevented from doing their jobs or raising their families. Pelvic mesh has stolen from these women the ability to be active mothers, managers, artists, grandmothers, friends. It has prevented them from living a normal life–a life we
If you’re considering bankruptcy, you may have a lot of questions. You might also feel scared, ashamed, or sad. That’s where Ashley comes in. As a bankruptcy paralegal at Darrell Castle & Associates, Ashley helps answer clients’ questions and get their case filed. She’s also a bright, cheery person who can make anyone laugh and feel better about their situation. Maybe that’s why clients say so many good things about her: “Outstanding, caring, and intelligent!” “Made me feel like I knew her all my life.” “Very professional. My experience could not have gone any better!” “Very kind and helpful.” “Ashley is awesome.” If you file bankruptcy with Darrell Castle & Associates, you’ll likely meet Ashley. We sat down
By: Darrell Castle Was your baby born with birth defects? Video Transcript Hello this is Darrell Castle. I’m a personal injury attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and on this video today I want to talk to you about Zofran and how it may be associated with the birth defect that your child suffered from. And what do I mean by that? Well we know that Zofran, which is a drug often prescribed to women with morning sickness – nausea and vomiting – has been associated with birth defects in children if the mother took it during the first trimester of her pregnancy. Birth defects such as heart defects – a hole in the heart or
By: Darrell Castle Do you have credit card debt you just can’t pay? US households have an average of $15,611 in credit card debt. In total, American consumers owe $882.6 billion on their cards. In other words, you’re not alone. But that probably doesn’t make you feel any better. Credit card debt can really get you down. The constant stress and worry about how you’re going to pay your bills and provide for your family can eat away at your life. You’re tired. You want a fresh start. I have good news. You CAN have a fresh start. Chapter 7 bankruptcy By filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can discharge that credit card debt without making any payments towards it!
By: Darrell Castle Video Transcript Hi, I’m Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and bankruptcy can do a lot for your tax debt if it’s income tax — simple income tax. Not sales tax or employment tax or something like that. But if it is income tax, and you filed your return on time, and your tax is more than three years old, then it is completely dischargeable. That means if you did a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you’ll never have to pay that tax or worry about it again. So by 3 years old, I mean this coming April 15th — April 15, 2015 (just a few more days — 2011
By: Darrell Castle When you’re struggling with debt you can’t pay, you may want to do the “quick fix” to make ends meet for the short-term. That could mean borrowing money from a friend or family member. It could mean taking out a payday loan (please don’t do this). Or it could mean neglecting other bills (or this). But when you make these quick fixes for the short-term without addressing the root financial problems putting you in this situation, you’re just going to end up back in this situation within weeks or months. What bankruptcy can do for you Bankruptcy lawyers Memphis, TN residents trust can help you make that long-term fix you need. By filing for bankruptcy, instead of
By: Darrell Castle Merriam-Webster defines a “mistake” as a “a wrong judgement.” Raise your hand if you’ve made a “wrong judgement” before. My hand is raised. Sometimes we make a simple mistake like forgetting to put the toilet seat down. That mistake doesn’t really damage anything (right, guys?). But other times, mistakes can be costly. Especially when it’s a financial mistake. Maybe you made a bad investment. Maybe you gambled and lost…bad. Maybe you bought a car out of your price range — or a house. Mistakes — both big and small — are a part of life. We can either learn from them and better ourselves. Or we can let them control us. What bankruptcy can do for your
The link between between ovarian cancer and power morcellators By: Darrell Castle The FDA is considering banning the use of morcellators after having already discouraged the use of them in April. What is a morcellator? It’s a device commonly used in gynecologic surgery such as hysterectomies. It’s used to break up tissue so that it’s tiny enough to be removed through a tiny incision. Why is it dangerous? It’s been linked to the spread of hidden cancers. When breaking up the tissue, it can aggravate those cancer cells, which has lead to some heartbreaking testimonies. “I cry every single day,” said Debra Valverde. “Who will love my children? Who will take care of my 82 year old father who was
By: Darrell Castle If Zofran caused your baby’s birth defects, you could be the voice Video Transcript Hello this is Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney listened to practice law in the state of Tennessee. And on this video today, I want to talk to you about children who are born with birth defects. Children who are born with birth defects because of Zofran. This is because their mothers – in the first trimester of their pregnancy at least if not all the way through their pregnancy – took the drug for morning sickness and nausea. She might have been prescribed this drug by her doctor or perhaps she called the drug in or the doctor’s nurse called the prescription
By: Darrell Castle When you’re injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you should contact an experienced attorney ASAP. Car accidents are common in Memphis and the Mid-South area. The city is very spread out and dominated by drivers. Everyday, many cars travel many miles to and from work. With an increase in traffic and drive time, the odds of a car accident increase. And when you throw in some rain or snow, watch out! When you’re injured in a car accident, you’ll probably find yourself deep in expensive medical bills. Your car will be damaged. You’ll most likely lose wages from time off work healing. And you may also experience pain and suffering. If the accident wasn’t