A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis pinpointed 2019 as the year when Memphis employment may reach its high peak set in 2007 before the Great Recession hit. The report states, “The slow recovery in housing prices, combined with the large fraction of homes in negative equity, has suppressed local consumer demand and will likely continue to hamper Memphis’ economic performance.” Back in June, 10.3 out of 10,000 homes were foreclosed – two times more than the national rate. Also, a high 31% of Memphis homeowners owe more money on their house than its market value, compared to the 24% of nationwide homeowners. Throughout the city, 607,100 full-and part-time jobs were filled, but that falls below the
According to The Commercial Appeal, Memphis police began increasing their presence on major highways and interstates this past March. Their efforts stem from citizen concern over reckless driving and dangerous speeds in Memphis. In particular the north and south loops of I-240 have posed problems. These areas of the interstate are infamous for speeding cars and risky behavior behind the wheel, so police have concentrated the increased enforcement in those areas. Memphis has a serious problem with reckless driving on major highways, and hopefully a more active police presence will help put a stop to it. — If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, our Tennessee car accident attorneys can help.
For the last few years, the city of Memphis has been investing in more options for cyclists and pedestrians. Now those investments will include a path across the Mississippi River. The Harahan Bridge trail will connect the Main Streets of Memphis and West Memphis and cost roughly $30 million to complete. Supporters compare the project to the Shelby Farms Greenline as a way to help people in Memphis be more active and less dependent on cars. They also hope it will boost the economies of both Memphis and West Memphis. As Memphis becomes more bike-friendly, bicycle injuries will also likely rise. Major cities that offer bike share programs and ample bicycle paths have seen a rise in bike usage but
Yes. This is completely real. There’s something called the National Truck Driving Championships – and Memphis’ own FedEx came out on top in a number of events at this year’s competition, held from August 20-24 in Salt Lake City. Twelve drivers representing FedEx placed in the top three in their respective divisions – including three event champions. Hosted by American Trucking Associations (ATA), this annual contest allows competitors to duke it out using a variety of trucks. Winners get bragging rights and some impressive trophies. But this isn’t a high-speed race. It’s actually known instead as the “Super Bowl of Safety.” According to ATA: The Championships are a great incentive for professional truck drivers to operate safely, because they must
Last week we announced that our Memphis personal injury firm is accepting Medtronic INFUSE® Bone Graft injury cases. But what is INFUSE® and how is it hurting people? Here’s what you need to know: Medtronic INFUSE® Bone Graft is a device used in surgery to help rebuild bone. It delivers a particular kind of protein to the affected area to speed up bone growth. It’s meant to be used in lower back surgery, but doctors use it for a lot of other surgeries, too – like surgeries on the upper back, neck, and spine. Using INFUSE® in these other surgeries can be very dangerous. It isn’t approved by the FDA, and it runs the risk of causing bone overgrowth. Overgrowth
If you’ve been injured by popular HPV vaccine Gardasil, you should know our Tennessee Gardasil attorneys are still taking cases. Gardasil is given to both men and women and is especially recommended for teenage girls. It is said to prevent cervical cancer from the human papilloma virus (HPV). However, it’s also been linked to some terrible side effects, including Guillain-Barré Syndrome – which causes your immune system to attack your nervous system, leading to paralysis. Other serious side effects can include multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, blindness, and even death. If you believe you or a loved one have been seriously injured by Gardasil, you need to speak with an attorney immediately. Drug and vaccine cases have a statute of limitations,
As a follow-up to last week’s tips for flood preparedness, here is some helpful advice from the Commercial Appeal on dealing with pets: If you leave, take your pets with you. The ASPCA is accepting pets at all family shelters organized for flooding. Bring your pets’ vaccination records and medicine. If you don’t have records, your pets will be vaccinated for free. If you have a place to stay, but not one for your pets, take them to 1716 N. Shelby Oaks. For more information: 515-2525. Have you been looking for an auto accident lawyer Memphis, TN trusts? Call the offices of Darrell Castle & Associates today.
In recent weeks, “fast casual” food chain Chipotle has been under fire for some horrible cases of poisoning. At least 5 outbreaks have been connected to the company in the last year alone, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus. The outbreaks sickened hundreds of people across multiple states. Now Chipotle is backpedaling in one of many attempts to regain customer trust. These outbreaks can be fatal. They’re similar to last summer’s Blue Bell listeria outbreak, in which contaminated ice cream killed three people. These stories remind me of a time when food was very different – at least for my family. I was raised on a farm, and our food was prepared from scratch, sourced from our property. People still
There’s a very good Bloomberg story featuring Rebecca Black, a Memphis resident who bought a three-bedroom house on Hazelwood Road in southwest Memphis in May 2005. When she moved in, Hazelwood Street was in a quiet community in which children played in the street and neighbors tended to their yards. She felt it was a good move for her two teenage sons. She thought she could afford the $57,000 mortgage as long as she skipped oil changes for the car and served her boys store-brand groceries. However, her next-door neighbor soon died and his family lost the house. There were also two foreclosures across the street. Around that time, an abandoned house down the street had gang graffiti spray-painted on
Memphis personal injury attorney Darrell Castle discusses an important malpractice case, in which the victim’s family alleged her doctors caused her overdose by prescribing too many dangerous drugs. If you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice, contact our Memphis medical malpractice lawyers today for a free conversation. Contact Darrell Castle & Associates to speak to a top dangerous drugs lawyer Memphis, TN has trusted for years.