Every Tuesday, we want to inform you of a new scam alert to avoid. This week involves utilities. It’s been an abnormally cold winter here in Memphis, and though temperatures have been on the rise and the weather has been nice, we aren’t completely out of the winter woods yet. This is why you need to stay cautious of this new scam. If you get a phone call from the utility company, stay alert and listen to what they say carefully. Utility companies often do use the phone to reach their customers, but scammers do as well. Scammers are calling people, disguising themselves as the utility company, and telling their victims that they are late on their bill and need
Americans are very good at encouraging young people to do all the right things: Get the best education available Buy a home for your family Give yourself and your loved ones the best life you can But in all three examples, many people are being set up to fail. Take education. Schools are promising more and more to young people, but in so many cases they fail to provide the one thing you need when you graduate: a job. Or mortgage payments. When banks knowingly lend out in risky ways, they set up the borrower for high debt and eventual default. And we’re always telling people the tricks to “living well,” but that’s hard to do when you’re swamped with
We are still in the trenches reviewing cases related to temporary blood filters. These are tiny, removable devices put in the veins to help people with extreme risk for clotting, pulmonary embolism, stroke, or heart attack. Unfortunately they also have an extremely high failure rate. They can break and migrate through your body, piercing organs, requiring surgery, or even leading to death. With those heinous injuries in mind, I’m seeking justice on behalf of the victims. It’s important to remember I’m not going after the doctors or hospitals that implant these devices. I believe they are looking out for their patients and trying to do right by them. But the manufacturer knows all about the harm these devices can do. There’s evidence they’ve
By: Darrell Castle When nursing home abuse/neglect occurs, bed sores are almost always mentioned as a clue and side-effect. But, do you know what bed sores are? Well, if you have an elderly-loved one in a nursing home, then it’s extremely important that you do so you can be sure he or she is being properly cared for. In a nursing home or elderly care facility, bed sores are often a result of patients not being rolled over and moved around as needed. Many of these patients rely on the nursing home employees for their mobility – even for rolling over in bed. Bed sores can develop quickly and treatment can be difficult. The Mayo Clinic has provided a list
The recent deadly meningitis outbreak in Tennessee and around the country has people asking about compounding pharmacies, since it was a steroid injection from a compounding pharmacy that caused the problem in the first place. What are compounding pharmacies? What do they do? And are their products unsafe? Compounding is actually a traditional part of pharmacy. It just refers to pharmacists mixing ingredients for a unique patient or type of patient. It’s used commonly for patients who have allergies to specific ingredients that might be found in the normal commercial brand. However, lately what was once a relatively boutique pharmacy practice has grown into a large-scale manufacturing stronghold and a thorn in the side of regulators. In the case
Johnson & Johnson faces a number of lawsuits right now related to popular painkiller Tylenol. Filed in New Jersey – J&J’s home state – the lawsuits allege the company didn’t warn consumers adequately about the risks of Tylenol. Tylenol has been linked to severe liver damage, liver failure, and even death. It is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States. Now J&J is applying for some changes. The company’s defense team wants to move the trial to their own hometown of New Brunswick; they want to centralize the cases under one judge, even though the cases were all filed separately; and they want a new judge assigned. Why do they want all these things? Let’s start
Damages can be both physical and psychological By: Darrell Castle If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another being, then you should always seek legal representation after you’ve received proper medical treatment. Why seek legal representation? Because you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. But what are damages? Well, “damage” is basically legal jargon for “injury.” And this is why it’s important to seek medical treatment after you’ve been injured, because your medical records will show what your damages actually are. The more your damages, the more compensation you may receive through litigation. Damages often relates to physical harm, but damages can sometimes be psychological harm as well. Some injuries can be so traumatic that it
Just like a Chapter 13, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy has it’s own unique advantages If you’re struggling financially and want to sit down with an attorney to discuss your finances and hear your options, our FREE consultation is perfect for you. Call (901) 327-2100 today to schedule your appointment, or fill out one of the contact forms on this page. Video Transcript: Hello, I’m Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and I just finished a series of videos on the power of Chapter 13 bankruptcy. So now, I’m going to do a video series on the power of Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is a very powerful form of bankruptcy because
If you’ve placed your loved one in the hands of a nursing home or other caregiver, you need to know the signs and symptoms of elder abuse. If you see physical evidence of abuse, report it to the appropriate authorities (the nursing home, caregiving organization, and/or law enforcement, depending on the situation). You should also contact our nursing home abuse lawyers as soon as possible. Physical Symptoms of Elder Abuse: Bed sores Injuries to the body like bruising, scarring, or wounds that aren’t explained Bruising or burns around the wrist or ankle areas, as this can be a sign of physical restraint Improper dosages of medication, including drug overdose or evidence the elder hasn’t been taking their medication Weight loss
People aren’t working hard enough to find work By: Darrell Castle Only 18.9% of unemployed Americans spend time searching for jobs and interviewing on an average day according to a 2009-2013 survey done by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What did the survey say they were doing? 40.8% – shopping in a store, by phone or online 22.5% shopping for items other than groceries, food and gas When looking at this survey, it’s important to note what “unemployed” really means. It’s defined as individuals who are jobless, available for work and actively looking for a job. So these numbers don’t account for stay-at-home moms or dads and they don’t account for retired people. These are people who WANT a job,