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Would My Disability Change If They Raise the Retirement Age? Recently some politicians have discussed raising the Social Security retirement age to 69. If you receive disability, you may wonder: would a change in Social Security benefits affect your SSDI?...

Stop Nursing Home Abuse With Video Evidence In order to stop nursing home abuse, some facilities and families have used camera evidence. How does this type of evidence work, what has it found, and can it help in a legal...

Is It Time to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Or Should You Wait? As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer who's helped thousands of people get out of debt, I can tell you timing sometimes is everything. If you're considering bankruptcy, you...

The Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on Workers' Compensation Claims Workers' compensation claims can be complex, especially when pre-existing conditions are involved. If you have previous health issues before an on-the-job injury, you need to understand how workers' comp and pre-existing...

How Medical Malpractice Can Affect a Car Accident Claim Car accidents can result in serious injuries, and if you've been injured, it's crucial to seek prompt medical treatment. However, in some rare situations, medical malpractice can occur during the course...

How Will a Bankruptcy Affect Trust Assets? If you have a trust and you're dealing with a lot of debt, you may wonder how personal bankruptcy and trust assets affect each other. How with filing bankruptcy impact the assets held...

I've Been Denied Social Security Disability Multiple Times. What Am I Doing Wrong? Being denied Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening. However, if you understand the reasons behind these denials, it can help you make...

How We Investigate the Top Most Common Types of Car Accident Cases Car accidents are unfortunate events that can happen to anyone at any time, and every single case is different. But our attorneys have worked on some of the...

Understanding the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee Our Memphis bankruptcy firm works with  trustees every single day, and we depend on them to help our clients all the way through their case. So we know what an important role your Chapter...

Social Security Disability Denial Lawyer The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives millions of disability claims each year and denies a majority of them, according to recent data from the SSA. However, the SSA has a multi-level appeals process, and many...

Addressing Concerns about Leaks and Lawsuits Residents in South Memphis, TN have expressed their worry regarding potential health risks associated with leaks of ethylene oxide. They are pushing to curb leaks by a local manufacturing plant owned by Sterigenics. This...

A denied workers' compensation claim can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience for an injured worker. However, seeking the assistance of a workers' compensation lawyer can greatly increase the chances of a successful outcome. Workers' compensation lawyers are experienced in...

Federal Courts May Explain High SSDI Denial Rate SSDI denial happens all the time, including to people who desperately need the benefits. If you've applied for SSDI and been denied, you may be confused, angry, and unsure what step to...

Veterans Disability Lawyer Applying for veterans disability benefits can be a complex and challenging process. While the goal is to receive the compensation and support you deserve for service-related injuries or illnesses, various factors can complicate or hinder the success...

Going to Court for a Workers' Comp Claim Our attorneys help people through the Memphis workers' comp hearing process every single day. It's nothing to be worried about. But still, you might want to know what to expect and how...

Your SSDI Benefits When You're in Debt If you owe a lot of debt while on SSDI, you may wonder, "Can creditors take my SSDI benefits?" Our attorneys understand this question better than most, since we work on both SSDI...

Personal Injury Lawyer Slip and fall accidents can have serious repercussions, impacting your physical well-being and financial stability. In this FAQ, we’ll explore the key aspects of slip and fall injuries, and we’ll walk you through how a lawyer can...

Civil Charges in a Dog Attack: How It Differs from a Criminal Case When a dog attacks someone, it can result in both criminal charges and civil lawsuits. As one example, in Memphis recently a man was criminally charged when...

Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Memphis? Here's What Not to Do If you have debt you can't pay, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may seem like a great solution. But filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Memphis can be a difficult...

Legal Help for Defective Products If you've been injured by a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation under product liability law. But the legal process can be complicated and overwhelming. So how do you find the right product...

What Happens If You Don’t Use an SSDI Lawyer for Your Appeal? Sometimes people try to DIY an SSDI appeal. Whether to save money or just a lack of awareness, they think they can handle the process without a lawyer....

"I Can Go to Jail for Payday Loans" (and Other  Myths About the Punishment for Owing Money) I recently had a client come in concerned about payday loans. She worried she would go to jail for debt she couldn't pay,...

Waiting for SSDI Approval SSDI delays have, quite simply, gotten out of hand. Currently, over 1 million disability applications are pending review. Attorneys have gone months without pay. And the people who need help the most, who paid into the...

Myths Our Memphis Slip and Fall Attorneys Hear Every Day Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence and can happen to anyone, anywhere. Unfortunately, there are a ton of myths and misconceptions surrounding these types of accidents. As an...

How Chapter 13 Can Help Single Parents If you're struggling with debt, here's what you should know about Chapter 13 bankruptcy for single mothers (and single parents in general). Being a single mother is one of the toughest jobs in...

Denied SSDI Due to Lack of Medical Evidence? If your SSDI claim is denied from lack of medical evidence, you may not know what to do next. Being denied benefits when you desperately need them can be incredibly frustrating and...

How a Brain Injury Settlement or Verdict Works Brain injury lawsuits can be complex and challenging to navigate. Many factors affect the outcome of a brain injury settlement or verdict. However, some elements in your case matter more than others....

Biggest Foreclosure Scams in Memphis Foreclosure scams in Memphis are a common problem for homeowners with debt. If you're facing foreclosure or have trouble paying your mortgage, you need to know how these scams work and how to avoid them....

Common SSDI Myths and Misconceptions: Separating Fact from Fiction Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program that nearly every US worker pays into through our taxes.  And yet there are a lot of myths about applying for SSDI. ...

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Motorcycle Crash Because they're so dangerous, motorcycle accidents and wrongful death go hand-in-hand. After a crash, the legal system offers multiple ways to get justice, including criminal charges and wrongful death lawsuits. If...

What You Need to Know About the IRS's Power to Garnish Your Wages The IRS is unlike any other creditor. They're a massive organization with the power of the federal government behind them. So wage garnishment and taxes work differently...

Documenting an On-the-Job Injury for Your Workers' Comp Claim If you're injured on the job, no matter who's at fault, you should be able to receive workers' comp. Unfortunately, sometimes the company might deny your claim. So to prepare, you...

A Tragic TN Wrongful Death Truck Driving Case: What We Can Learn A recent tragedy out of Tennessee shows what can happen if a drunk driver causes a truck accident. These cases are unspeakably sad and totally preventable. Everyone involved...

The Worst and Most Common Bankruptcy Mistakes Our Memphis Bankruptcy Lawyers See The biggest bankruptcy mistakes can have massive consequences. A judge may throw out your case, or you could lose more than you meant to. You might even be...