A recent article examines how far Social Security benefits go depending on where a person is retiring in Tennessee. This study takes into account a few things, including the average Social Security income a person can expect to get, the Social Security taxes, and the cost of living expenses. This can help a person determine where they may get the most out of their benefits. Given the research, there were ten counties found in Tennessee where Social Security benefits go the farthest, including Loudon, Cumberland, Chester, Houston, Meigs, Monroe, Bledsoe, Van Buren, Giles, and Polk. The study found that because the cost of living is so low in Loudon County, residents living off of Social Security benefits are able to
Who’s Responsible When Medical Devices Break or Malfunction? As a Memphis personal injury lawyer, I know how complicated certain kinds of law can be. Sometimes cases come up that could be either product liability or medical malpractice, depending on the situation. Here’s how to understand both areas of the law. The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Product Liability Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide proper care, treatment, or advice to a patient and it results in harm or injury. This can include: failure to diagnose a condition misdiagnosis improper treatment or failure to obtain informed consent for a procedure, and a lot more. In general, medical malpractice happens in healthcare settings and is the fault of
Avoiding Memphis Bankruptcy by Negotiating with Creditors If you’re deep in debt and looking for a way out, you may want to consider negotiating with your creditors. As a Memphis debt attorney, I’ve seen it all. Here’s what you need to know if you want to negotiate with creditors instead of bankruptcy. Is It Worth It At All? The answer to this question depends on how comfortable you are with rejection, annoying phone calls, and some hard work. Sometimes creditors will work with you, and sometimes not. It depends on how they operate and a number of other factors that are often outside your control. I love seeing people deal with their debt in whatever way they can, including working
Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Imagine that you are driving home from work. It is the start of the weekend and you are looking forward to spending time with your family, with all kinds of fun activities planned. Suddenly you see the other vehicle heading towards yours, head-on, with no time to react. Days – or even weeks – later, you finally wake up from the coma you have been in only to learn you have suffered devasting injuries. The life you had before the crash will never be the same and you have months and months of recovery ahead of you. This scenario plays out hundreds of times each day in crashes all across the country, with victims suffering catastrophic injuries
On August 18, 2010, $30 million was awarded against Allenbrooke Nursing, a local Memphis nursing home for medical malpractice. Martha Jane Pierce, a resident at the nursing home died due to the poor care and neglect received at the nursing home. The deceased victim was living in the nursing home with her husband during her early eighties. She developed pressure sores on her right foot that went to her bone which was left untreated and neglected by the nursing home staff. Unfortunately, Mrs. Pierce’s sores become infected with fecal bugs which required amputating her leg for treatment. Mrs. Pierce died two months later, and her family filed a formal lawsuit against the nursing home for medical malpractice. Patients are injured
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, the city of Memphis was turned upside down by a 19-year-old man’s rampage throughout the city. The rampage was live-streamed as four people were killed, and three severely injured. Lasting for hours until an arrest, Ezekiel Kelly terrorized the city as residents were instructed to shelter in place. Public busses and trolley services were stopped, and a minor league game was cut short due to the sheltering order. Kelley, a former convict for aggravated assault was arrested after a high-speed chase. The three who survived the attack experienced catastrophic injuries. If you or a loved one have sustained severe and life-altering injuries due to another’s neglect or ill will, it would be in your best
Car Accident Lawyer If you were recently injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, in order to receive a fair settlement, you need to provide sufficient evidence. Writing down this information while it’s still fresh in your memory may be helpful to your case. Here are a few things that you may want to write down. How the Car Accident Happened Car accidents can occur for many different reasons, from speeding and distracted driving to bad weather. As soon as you can, write down everything you remember about how the accident happened. For example, if you noticed that the other driver was swerving in and out of lanes before the accident occurred,
When Can You Lose Your SSDI Benefits? If you’re injured or disabled and aren’t able to work, SSDI can be a life-saver. But some people who’ve received these funds worry they can lose their SSDI benefits at any time. As a Memphis SSDI attorney, I’ve helped hundreds of people appeal their applications and get the benefits they need. And while it is possible to lose those benefits down the road, it only happens for very specific reasons. You Reach Retirement Age When you reach retirement age, your SSDI benefits end—or, better put, they change. For the SSA, “retirement age” is 66 and 4 months for those born in 1956, two months later for those born in 1957, and is gradually
The Morality Behind Slip and Fall Cases People often wonder if it’s immoral to sue for a slip and fall injury. Through movies and TV and the usual lawyer jokes, somehow this specific type of personal injury law has gotten a terrible reputation for fraud and abuse. As a slip and fall lawyer in Memphis, I’ve seen firsthand how these injuries can impact a person’s life. Sadly, a lot of critics don’t understand how the system works or what “slip and fall” really means. How Slip and Fall Accidents Happen Slip and fall accidents happen when a person trips on something that shouldn’t have been there. In other words, it’s not enough that they fell over a curb or didn’t
Does a Criminal Record Impact Your Bankruptcy? If you need to file bankruptcy in Memphis with a criminal record, you may wonder how it will affect your case. Criminal records have a way of making everything more stressful, and if you have questions about it, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know. Can I File Bankruptcy If I Have a Criminal Record? Assuming your case has been closed, criminal records shouldn’t affect your bankruptcy case. Plenty of people with records file bankruptcy all the time. It offers a chance to get out of debt and get a fresh start—even and especially for people who’ve struggled due to having a record. In fact, in certain situations, you can even