SSDI in Memphis by the Numbers If you’re in Shelby County and dealing with a disability that keeps you from working, you’re probably wondering if it’s hard to get SSDI in Memphis. The honest answer: It depends on your qualifications. However, the data can tell us a lot about what to expect when you apply. A Common Solution for Any Worker with a Disability SSDI helps approximately 8.2 million Americans supplement their income. It works as an insurance program, so you have to pay into it first through your employment taxes. As a result, your SSDI application (and how much you can claim) depends on your work history, age, disability status, and more. Geographically, it doesn’t really make a difference
Should You File Bankruptcy After a Major Financial Loss? If you face a serious financial loss, you may be wondering what you can do and whether you need to file bankruptcy. Fortunately, you’re not alone. Our Memphis attorneys have helped hundreds of people in your situation, and we’re prepared to help you every step of the way if you need it. Here are three things to keep in mind when going through a sudden financial loss: One: You Aren’t the Only One When you’re in the middle of a traumatic financial event, it’s easy to feel like the world is caving in. It can be an extremely lonely experience—made worse if you feel shame or embarrassment about the situation. But
Get the Truth About Your Camp Lejeune Case You’ve probably heard about Camp Lejeune cases in the news. Law firms and other legal organizations are marketing these cases nearly constantly. That’s because the government estimates there may be a million claims. And yet only a small percentage of people impacted have come forward. In our experience, a few myths may be causing this lag. Below, we explain the top three misunderstandings about Camp Lejeune cases we see at our Memphis law firm. The Basics: Between August 1952 and December 1987, over one million people served at the Camp Lejeune military base in North Carolina. During that time, toxic VOCs in the water may have led to serious health complications including:
The owners of the Oak Court Mall, located in Memphis, TN have filed for bankruptcy. The Washington Prime Group, who owns malls all across the nation, stated that the COVID-19 pandemic proved insurmountable and they had to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2021. WPG will continue to manage, own, lease, activate, and redevelop their portfolio of town centers. They are still confident that the financial restructuring that Chapter 11 bankruptcy offers will allow them to come back stronger than before. In fact, bankruptcy will drastically strengthen their balance sheet and offer flexibility so they can fulfill their business plans. The Washington Prime group is dedicated to remaining an operator of retail town centers, as they play a crucial role
On November 1, 2022, car accidents were reported at the intersection of Thomas and Sage in Memphis, TN. Multiple car accidents occurred in the location, with the first accident involving more than one vehicle. There were no reported injuries at the time of the first accident, which involved a total of three vehicles. One pedestrian was killed in the second accident that followed, while another victim was left in critical condition. The person killed was found dead at the scene. The accidents happened in the early morning shortly after 5:30 a.m. Investigators are working to determine how the two accidents occurred. They shared that there appears to be no link between the two accidents. The recent car accidents in Memphis
On the morning of Thursday November third, many Memphis commuters were significantly late to work, class, appointments, and other engagements. The cause of (what can only be described as) major delays was a four-vehicle crash that occurred in the westbound lanes of the I-240W east of Getwell. At times, the traffic was backed up all the way to Bill Morris Parkway, so commuters were compelled to take American Way or Willow Road – if they could – in order to avoid the crash scene. When navigating a crash-related delay, it can be all too easy to focus on the challenges caused by those delays and not the reason for the delay itself. This is understandable, as getting to work or
If you are reading this, then you may have been asking yourself what type of actions in the workplace is considered religiously discriminatory? Essentially, the refusal to reasonably accommodate someone’s religious practices or beliefs, among other actions, counts as religious discrimination. That is, unless the accommodation puts a serious burden on the functioning of a company. Other examples of religious discrimination can include harassment and biased hiring practices. Here we have discussed what employment discrimination can look like in the workplace. Religious Harassment Harassment due to an employee’s beliefs or practices in the form of offensive behavior, humiliation, or remarks is against the law. An employee is protected from insults due to their religious clothing, such as grooming habits, yarmulke,
Traffic stops are a common way that ordinary citizens find themselves interacting with law enforcement. In fact, national statistics reveal that there are more than 20 million traffic stops that take place each year in the United States. That’s more than 50,000 driver per day. With such a high frequency, it is important for drivers to know their rights in order to make sure they can exercise them fully during the stop. Permissible Stops The first thing people should understand about traffic stops is that police are only permitted to stop drivers under certain circumstances. Officers may not simply choose to arbitrarily pull cars over. This is because people have a constitutional protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and stopping
How to Find an Ethical Personal Injury Lawyer in Memphis Personal injury lawyers don’t always have the best reputation. The Far Side used to make entire calendars out of lawyer jokes. And while the jokes might be funny, the reality of unethical legal work never is. Here’s how to find an ethical personal injury lawyer in Memphis for your case—and why you should avoid the danger of unethical practices. Breaking the Law to Get Your Injury Case Recently, news broke that some Memphis health care workers violated HIPAA when they sold patients’ confidential information to a middle man. This middle man then resold their info to local personal injury attorneys. This practice happens far more often than it should. Unethical
The Two Main Ways Workers’ Comp Helps Injured Workers Workers’ comp in Memphis can make the difference between healing from an injury and suffering for years. It can save your family from financial devastation and loss, and it can help you keep your job. But what exactly does it offer, and how do these benefits work? What Is Workers’ Comp? By law, most employers have to purchase something called workers’ compensation insurance to cover any injuries that happen on the job. In theory, if you suffer from an accident of any kind while performing your daily work, this insurance helps you recover. A good workers’ comp policy helps both the employer and employee. It prevents labor disputes that take up