Trampolines are a dangerous risk By: Darrell Castle Trampolines have recently become even more popular than in past decades; but along with that popularity, injuries have also risen. Now trampoline-related liability represents a growing area of personal injury law. There are a lot of issues to consider before buying or using a trampoline, no matter how hard your children may beg. The laws are complex, and the equipment itself is considered very dangerous. How Trampoline Injuries Happen The most severe trampoline injuries usually occur when a person falls or is pushed off a trampoline. Because the fall can happen from high in the air after a bounce, the landing can cause debilitating back or neck injuries. In some cases,
Keeping your children safe on trampolines and in pools By: Darrell Castle If your kid’s been injured on a trampoline or in a pool due to someone else’s negligence, after seeking medical attention, you should speak to an experienced attorney as you may be entitled to compensation. You can set up a free consultation at Darrell Castle & Associates by calling (901) 327-1212 or filling out one of the contact forms on this page. Video Transcript Hello this is Darrell Castle. I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and on this video today, I’m talking about trampolines and swimming pools the kind that you might have in your backyard. And we’re talking about injuries that might occur in one
Free yourself from the box of debt through a bankruptcy By: Darrell Castle Harry Browne, an old friend of mine, wrote a great article I saw in a newsletter on the secret of escaping “The Box Trap.” It really hit home as a bankruptcy attorney as we strive in our office to help our clients escape the box trap of debt. “You’re in the Box Trap if you tolerate any such situation by assuming there’s no way out of it,” Harry wrote. “The first thing to recognize is that you’re paying a price every day you remain in the box. You’re forgoing more attractive alternatives. And you suffer discomfort just from knowing that you don’t like the situation, plus the
You may assume airlines are just as liable for mistakes and injuries as any transportation company. The truth is actually quite a bit more complicated. Airline liability is determined by the Warsaw Convention, which ideally prevents a single disaster from ruining an airline. If an airline could be held liable for all of the damages no matter what the cause, one accident or security failure could bankrupt the company or perhaps even the industry. The Convention has gone through a variety of changes since its introduction in 1929. At present, it limits damages on airlines to $75,000, regardless of injuries. As people who have spent time in a hospital can attest, $75,000 doesn’t go very far with any substantial medical
Seven people were injured in a MATA trolley car fire this morning. According to the Memphis Fire Department (MFD), the blaze began around 10:30am at Madison and Bellevue. Officials stated that the fire started in the control stand of the trolley. There were nine passengers and a driver on board the trolley car, seven of which were carried to area hospitals. The passengers were suffering from smoke inhalation and are in non-critical condition according to MFD officials. Our office first caught whim of the story as it broke out on Twitter. News Channel 3 was on the scene. Then news broke of this heroic woman pictured below who risked her life to pry the trolley doors open so the passengers
Big truck accidents in Memphis, Tennessee If you or a loved one have been injured in a big truck accident, we’d love to talk. To speak to one of our experienced Memphis personal injury attorneys, free of charge, you can fill out the “Get in Touch” form at the bottom of the page, or call us at (901) 327-1212. You’ll be glad you did.
Delayed gratification vs. instant gratification By: Darrell Castle There’s always something new and cool to buy – cars, TVs, nights out on the town, lavish beach trips – you name it! And there’s no problem with enjoying the nice things in life to the extent your budget will allow. After you pay your bills, buy your groceries and gas up your car, then what? Are you SAVING? This is where a key term comes into play, and really it’s a life philosophy – delayed gratification. Delayed gratification is a rival to instant gratification. Do you need that new car now, or should you save your money, create a financial cushion and purchase it later with almost no risk of
Starting in October, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will add a new safety warning to the caps of Extra Strength Tylenol. The message will alert users that the popular over-the-counter drug contains acetaminophen, which has been linked to acute liver failure. Acetaminophen overdose is the number one cause of liver failure in the US. According to the Associated Press, the new warning will read: “Contains Acetaminophen” and “Always Read the Label.” But the bottles already display a warning that Tylenol contains acetaminophen and poses liver risks. So why the new addition? J&J is most likely trying to cut back on their liability with this incredibly dangerous product. Thousands of people have already reported serious liver damage from using Tylenol, and
By: Darrell Castle John was just like you last year…he was struggling with debt he just could NOT pay. Your story may be different than John’s, but the result could be the same. Stay tuned and find out what happens at the end. John’s Debt Story It all started when John’s company downsized. He had a good job. He had a family – a wife and two children. He had a comfortable house and a comfortable life. John was…comfortable. He’ll admit to you that he could’ve saved better. He could’ve put more money into his emergency fund. Maybe he could’ve had a more modest car. Maybe his family could’ve ate at home more rather than going out. He should’ve looked
Were you in an accident with an uninsured or under-insured driver? What can you do to make sure you are covered in case of injury? Memphis car accident attorney Darrell Castle explains what options you may have and how a lawyer can help you get compensation. httpv://youtu.be/YDI2Yvif-uQ