Are you receiving public assistance but still having trouble making ends meet? You’re not alone – not in the slightest. In fact, nearly half of all children in Shelby County live in households receiving federal assistance of some kind from one of the three most common federal aid programs: Food stamps (now called the Supplemental [...]
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March Explosion Leads to Wrongful Death Suit – Memphis PI Attorneys
The Memphis Valero Refinery explosion in March has led to a wrongful death lawsuit in San Antonio – a lawsuit that could be worth millions of dollars. The explosion, which killed a subcontractor and severely burned two other workers on March 6, 2012, allegedly caused such terrible damage because Valero allowed employees to work on [...]
Gas Prices in Memphis Lead to Long Waits – Memphis Bankruptcy Lawyers
The Commercial Appeal reports that rising gas prices in the Memphis area have led to long waits at the gas station for thrifty residents who want the lowest costs. Sounds familiar to us. Our office was only a block away from the traffic nightmare that occurred when a church offered free gas around the holidays [...]
Medical Records Law Up for Vote in TN – Memphis Medical Malpractice Lawyers
A new proposed law traveling through the TN state legislature may affect future malpractice cases – and not necessarily in a good way. The bill – HB2979 (also SB2789) – would allow attorneys for health care providers in medical malpractice cases to access all medical records of the patient filing the claim, including mental health [...]
Solar Industry and the Memphis Economy // Memphis Bankruptcy Lawyers
April has brought an influx of solar energy to the Memphis area. First, the 2012 Solar Solutions Conference, hosted by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Tennessee Solar Institute (TSI), convened at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. The conference brought in over 500 people, including representatives from some of Tennessee’s 180 for-profit companies in the [...]
Memphis Car Accident Trends Vs. Tennessee Rise in Fatalities
Tennessee saw a substantial rise in traffic fatalities during the first quarter of 2012, and law enforcement has started taking extra precautions. The Commercial Appeal reports that fatalities due to car accidents across the state have risen nearly 30% since the same time last year. However, with exactly the same fatality rate in the first [...]
Economic Improvement Around Memphis Airport? – Memphis Bankruptcy Lawyer
Ever heard of an aerotropolis? Well, if you live in Memphis you may want to get used to the term because we have one, and it could be getting a makeover. City planners and developers from all over the United States convened yesterday in Memphis to discuss possible uses for the 50 mile area surrounding [...]
Driving with a Dog in Your Lap in Memphis – Memphis Car Accident Lawyers
Recently a bill about driving with your dog sailed through the TN House of Representatives, but then stalled in a Senate committee. The bill would make it illegal to drive with a dog on your lap or in between the driver and the driver’s door. Labeling driving with a lap dog a misdemeanor, the bill [...]
Press Release: Pradaxa Injury Cases – Memphis TN Pradaxa Drug Injury Attorneys
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Memphis Dangerous Drug Lawyer Now Accepting Pradaxa Cases Memphis, TN, 4/5/2012 — As of April 5, 2012, Tennessee personal injury attorneys Darrell Castle & Associates PLLC will accept injury cases involving the anticoagulant drug Pradaxa. Pradaxa, a blood-thinning medicine, has been linked to heart attacks, uncontrolled bleeding, and death. Doctors prescribe Pradaxa, [...]
Memphis Cracks Down on Reckless Driving – Memphis Car Accident Attorney
According to The Commercial Appeal, Memphis police began increasing their presence on major highways and interstates this past March. Their efforts stem from citizen concern over reckless driving and dangerous speeds in Memphis. In particular the north and south loops of I-240 have posed problems. These areas of the interstate are infamous for speeding cars [...]
