Blog

How Does Wage Garnishment Affect Your Credit? If you're behind on your bills and facing garnishment, you may be wondering, "Does wage garnishment hurt my credit?" As a bankruptcy lawyer who's helped thousands of people stop wage garnishment and improve...

What Do I Have to Prove to Show I Need SSDI? If you're in the process of applying for disability, you may be wondering, "How do I show the SSA that I am disabled?" It's a complicated but critical question...

Credit Card Debt Causing Bankruptcy to Soar Over the decades at our Memphis bankruptcy firm, we've seen people come in for every possible type of debt. But these days, credit card debt brings in more people than any other. Why...

Fire Damage Caused By Truck Accidents In recent months, we've seen a number of high-profile truck accident fires caused by a range of issues. Some people have even questioned whether trucks are actually more flammable than they used to be....

Getting Your SSDI Application Right the First Time Filling out an SSDI application for the first time can be an incredibly stressful experience. As a Memphis SSDI attorney, I've seen hundreds and hundreds of people struggle not only to get...

Why You Might Not Want to Believe the Weight Loss Drugs Ads In recent months, weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and others have become household names. But is Ozempic hurting people? And what about the other drugs that work...

What You Need to Know About Avoiding Medical Bankruptcy In recent years, medical bankruptcy has taken on new context. With the rise of pandemic and associated medical bills, many more people have gone into debt to cover their basic healthcare...

For many of us, dogs are not just pets; they are family members. Their safety and well-being are of utmost importance, especially in unforeseen circumstances like car accidents. Understanding how the law can protect and provide for our canine companions...

Vocational Rehabilitation and SSDI: What You Need to Know Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers vital financial support to people who are unable to work due to a disability. But proving you need SSDI can take time and energy. T0...

Institutional Abuse in Group Homes and Minor Care Facilities There has recently been a rise in awareness of group home abuse in Memphis, especially as it affects minors. From rehab facilities to orphanages and juvenile detention, these institutions owe us...

Qualifying for Chapter 7: What to Expect If you're struggling with overwhelming debt, Chapter 7 bankruptcy can offer a fresh start and a path towards financial stability. But you may be wondering, "Do I qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?"  Qualifying...

Bankruptcy  Choosing the right type of bankruptcy to file for is a crucial decision that depends on various factors, including your financial situation, goals, and eligibility. Each type of bankruptcy offers distinct advantages and considerations, so it's essential to carefully...

How Does TN Hold Doctors Accountable for Medical Malpractice? Doctors play a critical role in our society, and we need them desperately over the course of our lives. But sometimes, things can go wrong. After a case of medical malpractice...

Does Project-Based or Temporary Workers' Comp Protect You? Temporary workers’ comp can protect people in a variety of industries, including short-term projects like special events, live theatre, and sports.  But if you're working under this kind of protection, does it...

Can I Get My Car Back After a Memphis Repossession? Our cars aren’t only a practical necessity in Memphis – they can be a lifeline to the outside world. They allow us access to work, health care, and community. So...

Memphis Ozempic Class Action Lawsuit: What to Know Do you have questions about the weight loss drugs class action lawsuit Memphis has been talking about? Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity, Mounjaro, and Rybelsus are some of the most popular and mass produced...

Medical Evidence Makes All the Difference in Applying for Disability Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a complex and daunting process, especially when it comes to gathering the required medical information. If you're in the process...

Using Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to Keep Your Home for Good If you're someone who struggles regularly to pay your mortgage, you might be wondering, "Can I save my home permanently with Chapter 13 bankruptcy?" Chapter 13 offers some big advantages,...

The Payment Process for Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance As a Memphis SSDI lawyer, I hear the question all the time: “How will I get my SSDI benefits once I’m approved?” Below in this blog post, you’ll find everything you...

Memphis Car Accident Prevention Will Rely on New Technology In recent years, car companies have partnered with some of the biggest tech firms in the world to answer the age-old question of how to make our roads safer. There’s no...

Why Is Bankruptcy in Memphis Still on the Rise? So far this year, across the United States, bankruptcies continue an uphill climb. Bankruptcy in Memphis is no exception: personal bankruptcy rose in 2023 and continues to rise in 2024. So...

A Memphis Mounjaro Lawyer on Your Side As a Mounjaro attorney Memphis has trusted with their biggest cases for over 40 years, we believe Mounjaro and other popular weight loss drugs have caused serious injury — and Memphis should know...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the widespread adoption of telemedicine has revolutionized the way patients receive medical care. However, with this transformative shift comes a set of legal complexities and challenges, particularly in the realm of medical malpractice...

Bankruptcy Law, Explained Bankruptcy is a legal process that individuals and businesses may pursue when they are unable to meet their financial obligations. It offers a way to settle debts under the protection of the law. A bankruptcy attorney specializes...

In the intricate landscape of legal matters, individuals confronted with the aftermath of car accidents often seek the assistance of a professional well-versed in the complexities of vehicular mishaps – the car accident lawyer. These legal practitioners play an essential...

Memphis Wegovy Lawyer Here to Help If you’ve been injured by Wegovy, you need the Wegovy lawyer Memphis has trusted for decades with its biggest cases. As the only drug specifically advertised for weight loss, Wegovy has made its mark...

Our Cases Against Ozempic: What You Need to Know Our Memphis dangerous drugs lawyers recently announced a lawsuit against the blockbuster weight loss drugs Ozempic, Mounjaro, and more. We’re including the below Memphis Ozempic lawsuit FAQs to help you understand...

Attorney for Cases Against Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and More As weight loss drugs skyrocket in popularity, so do the numbers of people injured by these dangerous meds. And as a weight loss drugs lawyer Memphis has trusted to fight their...

Ozempic Stomach Paralysis Lawsuit: What You Need to Know Ozempic®, the highly popular diabetes drug, has risen exponentially in popularity over the last few years as a weight loss medication. However, recent reports show it may be connected to severe...

What Is a Business' Liability If a Dog Attacks? A dog attack inside a store or business can be incredibly traumatic and confusing. And figuring out who's liable will help determine who pays for all the damages, including hospitalization, lost...

How Spending Affects Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing There's a lot of great things you can do to prepare for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, the opposite can also be true. Certain behavior can hurt your bankruptcy case. In particular, shopping...

How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Your SSDI Application As a Memphis Social Security disability attorney, I know firsthand how much people rely on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for their futures. And as technology evolves, the process for getting disability will...

How AI Is Impacting Product Liability Lawsuits With today's ever-evolving technology, it can be hard to know exactly what caused the problem in any given machine that malfunctions. And a lot of companies that depend on artificial intelligence (AI) want...

Creditor Harassment and the Rise of AI Debt collector tactics are bad enough as it is. But now with the rise of new technology, they might have more access to you than ever. So is AI making creditor harassment worse...

Can I Increase My Benefits if My Disability Worsens? It’s a frequently asked question from a lot of SSDI applicants: Will my SSDI benefits increase if my condition worsens? As a Memphis Social Security Disability lawyer, I’ve come across this...

Extreme Ice and Snow in Memphis – Who Is Responsible if You Slip? Slip and fall laws in Memphis can be complicated, but extreme weather complicates everything even more. When Memphis gets heavy snowfall, flooding, tornadoes, or one of its...

Chapter 13 in Memphis: A Good Thing or a Threat? There’s a question that’s arisen a lot in Memphis over recent years: is Chapter 13 worse than Chapter 7 bankruptcy? In large part, the question came up because of a...

Are SSDI Wait Times So Bad That I Shouldn't Even Try? Getting SSDI in Memphis can be a challenging process; and as a result, some people don't even try. In fact, our Memphis disability attorneys have heard from some people...

When Medical Malpractice Causes Spinal Cord and Back Injuries As one of the highest-stakes medical procedures, spinal surgery can go wrong even for surgeons with enormous talent, training, and care. Not every mistake constitutes malpractice; but when medical malpractice and...

Facing the looming threat of foreclosure can be an overwhelming and stressful experience for homeowners. However, amidst the challenges, understanding the legal concepts that govern the process can empower individuals to take informed actions. Our friends from Wright Law Offices...