CPAP Injury Leaves Victims Restless If you suffer from sleep apnea, you’ve probably heard about the CPAP machine recalls. And if so, you know the feeling of choosing between a safe night’s rest and getting a serious injury from your machine. CPAP injury has affected thousands of people. And now—at least for some—there’s a replacement. Replacement CPAP Machines Without Defect On June 30, 2021, Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall of about 15 million CPAP, Bi-PAP, and ventilator devices. These machines contain a foam that breaks down over time. As a result, people using them may breathe in foam particles without realizing it. The particles include extremely dangerous carcinogens that can cause respiratory failure, cancer, and death. Sleep apnea is
Understanding the SSDI Trial Work Period Not everyone who receives disability needs it permanently. If you find your health has improved and you’d like to go back to work, the SSA has an option called the Social Security Disability Trial Work Period. Here’s how it works, who needs it, and what to do if it doesn’t go as planned. Disability Benefits When You Get Better People often think of disability as a permanent state, but that’s not the case at all. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness or temporary injury, your disability can change over time. People’s injuries heal and flare up. A problem that doesn’t affect your work at all for decades might eventually require serious surgery. In
New Laws on How Creditors Can Contact You Online Our firm hears all the time from clients dealing with creditor harassment. For decades, that usually meant unending phone calls to them and their community. But modern technology has changed everything. Fortunately, some new regulations have made it clearer how creditors can contact you on social media (and how they can’t). Remember, no matter how they’re reaching out, all creditors always have to say: The creditor’s name The amount you owe That you can dispute the debt That you can request the name and address of the original creditor, if the one contacting you is different If they don’t do this, or they violate any of the rules below, submit a
Car Accident Lawyer Car accidents in Florida happen for a lot of reasons. Speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving are a few common causes. As a car accident lawyer Tampa, FL can explain, if you are ever involved in a devastating car accident and you wish to pursue fair compensation, remember to try and take photographs of the vehicles and the scene. It is also helpful to get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses. First Hand Accident Site Evidence Is Critical Car crashes can be upsetting and confusing. There can be substantial property damage, and your injuries can be severe. But, if you are ever involved in an accident, make sure you first seek medical help to attend
Slip and Fall Injuries in Memphis: What to Do If you fall on someone else’s property, what options do you have? Should you contact authorities? File a complaint? Here’s what to do if you have a slip and fall claim in Memphis. What Is a Slip and Fall Accident Claim? A slip and fall accident occurs when you fall on something on someone else’s property. To be a claim, you have to show it happened because of someone else’s negligence. For example, maybe someone left a puddle on the ground from cleaning and didn’t mark it. Or a grocery store allowed a spill to sit for hours. Maybe a company didn’t treat ice outside their entryway. In these situations, even
Car Accident Lawyer The moments following a car accident can be harrowing. There are many things that may cross your mind and you may not know what to say or do. As a result, you may end up saying or doing all the wrong things to all the wrong people. Knowing what you should do after an accident can give you the ability to hold those responsible for the accident to account. This can also give you the chance to strengthen your claim and help your lawyer in the long run. Knowing what to avoid after a car accident can ensure that you don’t make your claim any more challenging than it might already be. Here is what you should
Memphis’ Important Role in the History of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy For decades, Memphians have relied on Chapter 13 bankruptcy to help stop foreclosure, end repossession, and get rid of wage garnishment. It is a powerful tool that can save people in debt. But a lot of folks don’t realize Memphis and Chapter 13 bankruptcy have a long history. In fact, this powerful option might not exist were it not for our great city. How Memphis Helped Create Chapter 13 Walter Chandler (pictured) was a Congressman for Tennessee in the 1930s. In that job, he oversaw the country’s bankruptcy laws. He’d come to Congress after serving as Memphis’ city attorney. While working for the city, he noticed a common pattern happening
Brain Mapping and the Future of Brain Injury Lawsuits Brain injury lawsuits occur when a brain injury happens as a result of someone else’s mistake or wrongdoing. Now new advances may show us more about how brain injuries work. And as a result, they could change the evidence in brain injury lawsuits forever. The Challenges of Understanding Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) impact nearly 2 million Americans every year. Survivors may experience long-term and even lifelong disabilities. These impairments include: physical symptoms—including migraines, vertigo, and seizures cognitive symptoms—like speech difficulties, amnesia, and apraxia (ability to perform familiar tasks) emotional disabilities—like mood swings, severe depression, and outbursts At this time, there are no treatments. Instead, people with TBI can only
How Foreclosure Affects Our Mental Health At our Memphis bankruptcy firm, we’ve helped thousands of people facing foreclosure, and we’ve seen what a toll it can take on mental health. Here’s how foreclosure harms our peace of mind, why it’s one of the biggest stressors a person can face, and what you can do to stop a Memphis foreclosure for good. The Connection Between Housing and Mental Health It’s no secret changing homes is considered one of the most stressful life events. It ranks with losing a loved one and facing a severe illness. And that’s any type of move—even the ones people are excited about! As something brought upon you without your consent, foreclosure is even more devastating. The
Memphis Motorcycle Injuries on the Rise A rise in motorcycle crashes across the country and the world have led to an increase in medical bills and lawsuits, including in Memphis. What explains the increase in Memphis motorcycle accident cases, and what can you do about it? Seasonal Changes and Memphis Geography Every year, spring and summer bring more motorcycles to the road. As a result, more accidents usually occur during those months. Seasons have this affect around the world. However, Memphis arguably has a higher risk of motorcycle accidents during the warmer months because of our location. As a shipping hub with multiple major interstates and highways, we have a lot more traffic than outlying towns. And because we border