What Is the Most You Could Make in 2023 SSDI Benefits? If you receive SSDI, you can expect a rate increase for your benefits this year. As a Memphis disability lawyer, I wanted to give some background into why and how this increase occurs. The Maximum SSDI Benefit for 2023 In 2023, SSDI recipients will receive an 8.7% increase to their monthly benefits as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Maximum SSDI benefits for the year will reach $3,627 per month, or $282 more than the maximum benefit in 2022. However, remember most recipients don’t receive the maximum. To figure out how much your benefits will change, you can add 8.7% to whatever you received in 2022. What Is COLA? A cost-of-living
In early January, two civilians were rushed to the hospital after a four-vehicle collision on I-10. First responders and police officers were able to manage the aftermath and traffic with ease shortly after – however an even more unexpected accident happened later on when two more cars also crashed into police vehicles on the scene. Two police officers were then rushed to the hospital, and thankfully neither the police officers nor civilians taken to the ER that night were in critical condition. Even though the state of Tennessee enforces a “Move Over” law where drivers are required to move over and make room for first responders on the roads, unfortunately the inevitable negligence of drivers still compromised the safety of
Car Accident Lawyer Roads in the USA are amongst the busiest in the world. Statistics show that around 4.7 million passenger cars in the US were involved in traffic crashes in 2020. Consequently, car accidents are responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries each year. Because these are so common and can happen to anyone, you must know what you can claim if you are involved in a car accident. What can you claim as compensation? Car accidents can cause a significant stress on your finances. But you can recover some of the costs as monetary compensation. These are called damages. They are paid by the person or organization found to be legally liable for the accident. As top-rated car
On August 10, 2022, a Memphis Fire Department (MFD) firefighter passed away from his injuries while three others were hospitalized. The accident occurred in South Memphis at 8 p.m., and involved a fire truck that crashed at Cambridge Avenue by Danny Thomas Boulevard. Police arrived at the accident scene at 8:19 p.m. Four of the MFD employees were taken to Regional One Health Trauma Center where one of them later passed away. Another victim was in a pickup truck and was transported to the hospital and was listed in critical condition. The collision was caused by the pickup truck driver who ran a red light and struck the fire truck. The accident involving the Memphis Fire Department firefighters shows that
How Social Media and Self-Harm Relate, and What You Can Do As an attorney representing families in a Memphis social media suicide lawsuit, I take the impact of social media on young people very seriously. These sites have been connected to mental and emotional harm for countless children and teens. And for some, the results have been devastating. Here’s what we know about the situation and how our firm can help. Social Media and Suicide Risks for Minors Multiple studies have shown a connection between social media use and a higher risk of suicide, particularly among young people. Studies have found that young people who spent more than three hours on social media per day were more likely to report
“The More I Learned, the Angrier I Became” Re: Social Media Companies While all of us may be familiar with social media, not all of us understand its impacts on children and teens. As a result, we may underestimate the damages. Even worse, we underestimate the companies’ responsibility. Memphis social media attorney Darrell Castle would argue it’s important we be clear about both. Castle is currently pursuing a lawsuit against the major social media companies on behalf of young people in Memphis and surrounding areas. Today he answered some of our most common questions about the suit and what led to it. How did you become a Memphis social media attorney as part of your injury practice? Castle: When I
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Memphis Law Firm Announces Intent to Join Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies for Harming Children’s Mental Health Memphis, TN – Darrell Castle & Associates today announced their plans to join a lawsuit against major social media companies for their failure to protect children from the harmful effects of their platforms on mental health. According to Memphis attorney Darrell Castle, social media companies have allowed their platforms to become breeding grounds for abuse. This includes, for example: cyberbullying, harassment, and exploitation. In addition, the dangers disproportionately affect children and adolescents. Their suit will allege these companies have profited from the abuse. Furthermore, they failed to adequately address the issues or implement sufficient safeguards to protect young users. In
Instagram Connected to Mental and Physical Harm in Children Our Memphis law firm recently announced we are pursuing legal action against major social media companies, including Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In particular, we believe Instagram has committed lasting and irreparable damage on young people. Here’s what you need to know about our Memphis Instagram lawsuit and why we believe Instagram should be held accountable for what it has done to our children. What Did Instagram Do? Instagram’s success is largely due to its young user base, with over 40% of its users being 22 years old or younger. However, according to internal documents and Congressional testimonies, Instagram and its parent company Meta ignored serious problems with their
What Happens to My SSDI If I Get Married? If you’re applying for SSDI with plans to find a partner sometime in the future, you may be wondering, “What happens to my SSDI if I get married?” Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. Your eligibility for SSDI benefits is based on your work history and the severity of your disability. You pay into the system like an insurance program, which makes the funds available to you if you ever need them. As a result, the SSA treats you as an individual when considering your application. In general, getting married will not affect
Legal Help for Families Hurt by Hospice While abuse in hospice care might happen very rarely, it unfortunately does occur. Here’s what you need to know about the most common hospice care abuses and how to seek help if your loved one was harmed. What We Expect from Hospice Care There are a few different kinds of hospice care, including: private in-patient hospice (where the patient is a resident) home care hospital units and/or teams dedicated to providing the service to hospitalized patients In all of the above cases, families turn to hospice to provide respectful, compassionate end-of-life care. Hospice teams typically work carefully to give patients a good quality of life in their last days. This includes pain medication,