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,
Chapter 7 bankruptcy has some great advantages If you’re struggling financially and want to talk to someone experienced about your options, then 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: What are the advantages of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Hi, I’m Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and as we conclude this video series on Chapter 7 bankruptcy, I want to reiterate to you some of the advantages of Chapter 7. First, the advantage is speed – time and speed. You are in and out of it in three to six
By: Darrell Castle A bankruptcy can give you that fresh financial start you’ve desired. Maybe you’re in debt because you got sick and found yourself deep in piles of medical bills you just can’t pay. Or maybe you lost your job all of the sudden and the bills just keep streaming in. Or maybe you made a bad investment or lost control of your spending. Whatever cause got you into the financial hole you find yourself in right now, just know there’s relief. You don’t have to live enslaved to your debt. You don’t have to keep spending every day of your life stressed about how you’re going to pay your bills this month. You don’t have to continue suffering
By: Darrell Castle A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye whether you’re paying attention or not. However, it’s important to always keep your eyes on the road when driving and not give in to the distractions that technology has thrown our way. By doing this, you have a better chance of avoiding those car accidents. I was driving in Germantown this weekend on Wolf River. A little ways in front of me, I spotted a truck pulled over on the side of the road with its bed sticking out over the line a little bit. However, I saw that I’d be able to go around the truck safely. But then, an SUV slammed right into the
You can get rid of your deficiency judgement through a bankruptcy By: Darrell Castle Borrowers are usually astonished to learn they still owe thousands of dollars on homes they haven’t thought about for years, according to this article. That’s happening to thousands of Americans who lost their homes in the housing collapse. Since then, some of them have been able to put in the effort and time to rebuild their finances, only to face the harsh reality of debt collectors harassing them for money they still owe. The debt collectors freeze their bank accounts, garnish their wages or seize their other property. The lenders and debt collectors are choosing now, seven years after the crash, to go after the debtors.
By: Darrell Castle If you’re injured in a dog attack by someone else’s dog, then there’s several factors that can go towards the compensation you’re entitled to. Medical Bills This is the big one. Medical treatment is expensive and you shouldn’t be held responsible for the medical bills you accrued from an attack that wasn’t your fault by a dog that wasn’t yours! Lost Wages From Time off Work If your injuries cause you to miss work, then those are wages you should be compensated for. You shouldn’t have to suffer from those lost wages because the attack was not your fault! The dog owner should be liable instead. Even if your employer allows you to take paid vacation or