Disability for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome If you’ve been diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and find it impossible to maintain a steady job, you’re not alone—and you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). But getting SSDI for POTS can come with a lot of challenges. POTS is still misunderstood by many medical professionals and often invisible on paper. So there’s a lot to keep in mind while navigating the system. Here’s what you need to know about applying for SSDI with POTS and how to give your case the best possible chance. What Is POTS, and Why Can It Be Disabling? POTS is a form of dysautonomia, which means it affects your autonomic nervous system.
When a Malfunction Hurts You On the Job, What Are Your Rights? If you were injured at work by a defective machine, tool, or product, workers’ comp may not be your only option. Depending on the situation, you may also have a product liability claim. Product liability at work happens just like it does anywhere else. But the laws around it can get complicated. You have rights—not just as an employee, but as a consumer. And when you’re hurt because a product was defective, you deserve to be fully compensated. Here’s what to do if you were injured by faulty equipment that never should have made it onto a job site in the first place. What Is Product Liability? Product
How to Get SSDI for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) If you’ve been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and it’s making it hard to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). But getting approved SSDI for EDS can be especially challenging, because it’s a complex and often misunderstood condition. Here’s what you need to know about applying for SSDI with EDS, what kind of evidence the Social Security Administration (SSA) looks for, and how working with an experienced SSDI lawyer can give you a better shot at success. What Is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? EDS is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that can affect your joints, skin, blood vessels, and internal organs. Common symptoms include: Joint hypermobility or frequent
Slip and Fall Accidents Caused by Poor Lighting: What You Need to Know You probably don’t think twice about walking through a dim hallway or a poorly lit parking lot—until you suddenly slip, trip, or fall. But if you experience a slip and fall from bad lighting, you know these types of accidents can cause serious and life-changing injuries. When lighting is bad, hazards become invisible. That means a puddle, uneven step, or cracked tile might go completely unnoticed until it’s too late. As a personal injury lawyer, I’ve seen how something as simple as poor lighting can lead to severe injuries—and how hard it can be to get justice without the right legal help. How Poor Lighting Leads to
Getting a Mortgage After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If you’ve recently completed Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you might be wondering whether you’ll ever be able to buy a home again. Fortunately, it’s absolutely possible to get a mortgage after Chapter 13 bankruptcy. With the right planning and preparation, bankruptcy can leave you better off than you were before, and with more options. Here’s what you need to know to make it happen. How Soon Can You Get a Mortgage After Chapter 13? Most people assume bankruptcy means waiting years to buy a home, but that’s not always true. If you’ve completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can often qualify for a mortgage much sooner than you might think. FHA Loans You could
I’m Facing Foreclosure – What Can I Do? When you’re behind on your mortgage payments, it can feel like you have no control over what happens next. “I’m facing foreclosure,” our clients will say with concern and dread, with no clear idea what options they have to stop it. Fortunately, if you’re in this situation, you do have legal rights. And understanding them can make a huge difference in how your situation plays out. As a Memphis bankruptcy attorney, I work with people just like you who are worried about losing their homes. Knowing your rights can give you the power to make smart choices and fight to regain some control over your situation. You Have the Right to Advance
Can You Sue for Emotional Trauma After a Spinal Cord Injury? After a spinal cord injury, the damage isn’t just physical. As we’ve seen at our firm with these extremely serious cases, spinal cord injury and emotional trauma go hand-in-hand. With these injuries, your entire way of life can change in an instant. So it makes perfect sense if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, depressed—or all of the above. As a Memphis personal injury lawyer with years of experience helping spinal cord injury survivors, I want you to know: the courts recognize this trauma as well. Yes, you can sue for emotional trauma after a spinal cord injury. And in many cases, you should. Emotional Trauma Is a Real Injury
SSDI for Epilepsy: What You Need to Know Living with epilepsy can make everyday life unpredictable. For many people, it also makes it impossible to keep a steady job. If you have epilepsy that’s interfering with your ability to work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. But getting SSDI for epilepsy comes with its own challenges. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to strengthen your claim and get the help you need. Here’s what you need to know about applying for SSDI with epilepsy, the challenges you might face, and how an SSDI lawyer can help you through the process. How the SSA Looks at Epilepsy The Social Security Administration (SSA) does recognize epilepsy
Wearing a Helmet and Your Accident Claim If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, one of the first things the insurance company or other driver might ask is, “Were you wearing a helmet?” That’s because helmets in motorcycle accident claims can play an outsized role in your case. It often depends on the laws in your state. In Tennessee, it can have an impact on your personal injury claim. Here’s what you need to know about how helmets can affect your case. Tennessee’s Helmet Law In our home state of Tennessee, the law requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet, no matter your age. If you weren’t wearing one at the time of the accident, it
How Workers’ Compensation Fraud Can Affect Your Claim Workers’ compensation fraud is a serious issue that can harm not only the credibility of the system but also the people who really need benefits. If you’ve been injured on the job, you may know this well. Maybe people have questioned if you were really at work during your accident, or if an accident even happened at all. If you’re concerned about your claim being questioned or investigated for fraud, you’re not alone. As a Memphis workers’ compensation lawyer with over 40 years of experience, I’ve seen a variety of workers’ comp cases. And we’ve seen our fair share of allegations, too. In this post, I’ll explain what workers’ compensation fraud is,