If you or someone you know have been injured, or died, during dialysis treatment, there’s a good chance it was caused by GranuFlo. What exactly is GranuFlo and what are the statutes of limitations? I answer those questions in this video. Video Transcript Hello, this is Darrell Castle. I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and today, on this video, I want to talk to you about GranuFlo, which is a product added to the dialysis process, a process where blood is cleansed through dialysis when you have kidney disease, kidney failure, something like that. A company called Fresenius, one of the largest dialysis machine manufacturers in the country, used this product called GranuFlo for
Are you honest with your children about how much money you have? Or don’t have? Memphis’ Daily News recently reported that roughly 77% of parents lie to their children about money. This staggering number explains why so many young people suffer from poor financial decisions. Having learned incorrectly from their parents, they grow up with little to no savings, a high amount of debt, and a weak plan for future investments (think house, car, or retirement fund). I think a lot of parents are embarrassed to tell their children the truth. Every day I meet people in my office who are terrified their children might find out if they file bankruptcy. They don’t want the kids to feel scared, or
Until the last few weeks, no U.S. city over 200,000 people had ever chosen to file bankruptcy. That all changed on June 28th, when Stockton in northern California (pictured here) declared bankruptcy. Stockton has nearly 300,000 residents and its decision to file changed history. Stockton wasn’t alone, though. Two other California cities joined it: Mammoth Lakes, CA; and – as of last night – San Bernardino, CA. With a population of roughly 210,000, San Bernardino is the second largest U.S. city in history to declare bankruptcy next to Stockton. And all within a few weeks. What could cause this sudden, dramatic upswing in bankruptcies? According to the city councils of these communities, the problem comes down to budgeting and cash
The new year presents a great opportunity for a fresh financial start. Video Transcript: I’d like to help you make a new year’s resolution this year—a resolution to get out of debt / start the new year off right free of debt. Hi I’m Darrell Castle. I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee. Let me tell you how I can do that: you need to take a hard look at your situation right now. If you’ve been suffering with debt—perhaps many many years with crushing debt that you can’t pay, debt that causes you perhaps to get behind on your house note or maybe on your car payment, that type of thing, where you’re constantly
Is the medical facility that you or your loved one is in following the correct fall procedures? In this video, I explain some of the things that we want to know and some of the questions that we ask when evaluating fall cases. If your loved one is experiencing symptoms of elder abuse like bed sores, bruises, and broken bones, it’s wise to discuss your situation with a nursing home lawyer Memphis, TN turns to.
There may come a time in your life when you must start to make financial decisions for your elderly loved ones. Here are some things you need to know. 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 talk to you about making financial decisions for elderly parents or grandparents. One of the things you might want to do is get a Power of Attorney for those people, with you as Power of Attorney and in that Power of Attorney, you want to make sure that you have the right to file for bankruptcy on their behalf if that’s necessary. You need
A Terrible, Needless Death in the Waiting Room Jon Verrier, 30 years old, checked into the local ER complaining of a rash and was asked to wait. According to hospital officials, his name was called several times and he didn’t answer. After waiting eight hours to see a doctor, Verrier was found dead in a New York emergency room. So could this have been prevented? And does it count as medical malpractice? What Happened at the Hospital With an average wait time of five hours, employees admit the hospital is understaffed. According to the hospital spokesperson, an in-house review found “all guidelines were met.” An anonymous employee seems to disagree… “He was not checked on,” the employee said. “Based on
A Mississippi story has made national news this morning as a man, pronounced dead, showed life in the embalming room. Holmes County, Mississippi, Coroner Dexter Howard received a call from Walter Williams’, the dead alive man, hospice nurse. In that call, the nurse told Howard that Williams, 87-years-old, had passed away. A family member called claiming the same thing. Howard and a funeral home employee drove to Williams’ home to take the body for funeral preparations. Howard checked Williams’ pulse as well and pronounced him dead. “There was no pulse. He was lifeless,” Howard said. After all of the paperwork was complete, Williams’ body was transported to the funeral home embalming room in a body bag. That’s where something strange
Men’s Health Magazine has nominated two Memphis favorites – Gus’ Fried Chicken and Rendezvous – for manliest restaurant in America. While the entire concept and title for “manliest” restaurant is in itself rather ridiculous, Memphis has many other places for men to hang out that belong on the list. So if you’re looking for a guys’ night out but you’ve been to Gus’ already and found Rendezvous too touristy, try a couple of our favorites instead: The Daq Cigar and Sushi Bar – Located on Hacks Cross just south of 385, Daq is a great new place that has a 4K square foot smoke-free courtyard and 2K square foot cigar room, all with state-of-the-art ventilation, a piano bar, and sushi.
The following drugs and medical devices were recalled in March, either voluntarily by the manufacturer or forcibly by the FDA. Franck’s Brilliant Blue G: A blue dye used during eye surgery; also used to treat spinal and retinal injuries – recalled for possible connection to fungal infection of the eye. HeartMate II® Left Ventricular Assist System: Pump used in heart surgery – recalled because of a malfunctioning part. Remember, if you or a loved one has been injured by a pharmaceutical glitch, a dangerous drug, or a recalled product, our Memphis personal injury attorneys can help. Call the offices of Darrell Castle & Associates to speak with a dangerous drugs lawyer Memphis, TN families trust and get legal help for