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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...

Understanding Vocational Experts in the SSDI Application Process If you need to prove your Memphis SSDI case and don't know where to start, you may want to know about vocational experts. Our SSDI lawyers work with these witnesses to help...

The Difference Between Wrongful Death Claims and Criminal Charges What's the difference between wrongful death vs. criminal charges? Our attorneys have worked on both over the years. So while we focus on wrongful death (civil lawsuits), we understand the system...

Bankruptcy in Your 20s: How to Avoid It, What If You Need It, and How to Build a Successful Financial Life As a bankruptcy lawyer in Memphis, I sometimes hear from young people who have way too much debt. But...

Dog Attacks For most people, the natural reaction they have to a large dog compared to a small dog can be quite different. When they see a large dog they don’t know, they often assume the dog could be a...

When SSA Mistakes Cost You Disability Benefits If you're denied SSDI because of SSA mistakes, you may feel incredibly powerless and frustrated. Their small errors can make all the difference in your case. When the stakes are that high, you...

Memphis Attorney for Nursing Home Resident Abuse In recent years, resident-on-resident abuse in nursing homes rose significantly. While families have fought for information, most of America remains unaware of the issue. But it's a major problem, and one our nursing...

Getting Out of Timeshare Debt Through Bankruptcy If you're stuck with a timeshare you can't afford, you aren't alone. Timeshares are a multi-billion-dollar industry, and countless people are in the exact same situation. If you're thinking about bankruptcy to get...

Legal Battles Over Why Athletes (and You) Can't Get Workers' Comp What if after an on-the-job accident, you find out your employer is fighting your claim and you can't get workers' comp? It can be totally debilitating right when you...

Self-Repossessing Cars: What You Need to Know If you're trying to avoid repo in Memphis, self-possessing cars might make it a lot harder. This technology could completely change the industry. Fortunately, you don't have to give up your car just...

How Memphis SSDI Approval Rates May Affect You Generally speaking, disability approval rates in Memphis look a lot like the rest of the country. The data can be confusing, but it's important to know you may struggle to get approval...

How High Interest Rates Can Lead to Bankruptcy As a bankruptcy lawyer in Memphis, TN, I've seen the way bankruptcy and interest rates go hand-in-hand. Based on our clients' experiences, as the rates continue to climb, so will bankruptcies. Why...

Help After a Memphis Car Accident If you need Memphis car accident help, you've come to the right place. Our award-winning Memphis attorneys go above and beyond for victims of car accidents. Along with representing you to the insurance companies...

Bankruptcy can be a daunting concept. If you're considering filing for bankruptcy, it's important to be aware of the different types of bankruptcy and what they mean for your financial future. In this article, we'll explore some of the most...

How the Opioid Crisis Continues to Affect Memphis Area Kids Decades after the first hyper-addictive opioids entered the medical market, kids are still suffering from the results. In Shelby County, our attorneys have seen the devastation of Memphis child opioid...

Fraud in Bankruptcy and How It Affects Your Case The Supreme Court recently ruled on a case called Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, which found you can't include money obtained by fraud in bankruptcy proceedings. That may sound dense, but we can...

  Car Accident Lawyer As explained by an experienced car accident lawyer from Woron and Dhillon, LLC - personal injury cases can be complicated, and often rely on various forms of evidence to build a strong case. One valuable piece...

Personal Injury Contributory negligence is an ancient common law doctrine that operates to preclude any financial recovery whatsoever to an individual found at fault -- in even the most minuscule way -- for causing the accident that led to their...

Here's Why People File Bankruptcy in Memphis As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer, I've helped thousands of people get out debt in and around Shelby County. Over the years, I've seen a lot of patterns around why people choose bankruptcy. While...

For Some, a Long Wait for SSDI Benefits Leads to Homelessness If you're one of the thousands of people waiting to hear back from the Social Security Administration about your SSDI application, you may be in a desperate situation. For...

Dog Bites on Children: The Long-Term Effects As a Memphis personal injury lawyer, I know too well the psychological impact of dog bites on children. It's a horrible but all-too-common problem on our streets, and it impacts our children's ability...

Why Is Credit Card Debt in Memphis Skyrocketing? According to every major report, credit card debt across the country has risen to its highest in history. Memphis credit card debt is no exception. These changes don't just come out of...

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...