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Receiving notice that your Social Security Disability or SSI application has been denied can be devastating.  For many individuals, receipt of these benefits would have made a significant impact on daily living.  If your claim has been denied, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, upset, and confused as to your legal rights.  Rest assured that many…

The family of a Kentucky boy who was born with spastic quadriplegia, a severe and debilitating form of cerebral palsy, has been awarded eighteen million dollars in a lawsuit against the hospital where the child was born. The jury found that the hospital, through the actions of its staff, engaged in negligent conduct that ultimately…

If ever there were a combination of factors that exponentially increases motorcycle accident risk, it would be speed and alcohol. A quick search of the internet for news articles about motorcycle accidents turns up many stories of riders who crashed not only because they were going too fast, but also because they had consumed alcohol…

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines incompetence as a lack of the ability to do something well. When you think of your attorney, incompetence is not a word that should cross your mind. After all, attorneys are entrusted with matters that are of the utmost importance to their clients. Whether a client is divorcing their spouse,…

During the holiday season, many people who have elderly relatives living in nursing homes visit with their relatives. Visits from friends and family are always welcomed by nursing home residents, especially during a season which is so focused on family and celebration. While you are visiting with your relative at their nursing home this holiday…

Medical malpractice is something that no one wants to imagine could happen to them or to someone that they love. Unfortunately, medical professionals are sometimes negligent in providing health care services to those who need them. Many people wonder what kinds of medical malpractice occur, and how often. It is only natural to want to…

Many Americans are not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can affect every area of our lives; from how we behave towards our families, friends, and coworkers, to how efficiently we perform our jobs, to how quick our reaction time is while performing tasks like driving, which affect our safety and the safety of others.…

There are many ways in which nursing home residents can be neglected. From bedsores and inadequate supervision to being denied adequate food and water, the needs of nursing home residents can go unattended for quite some time before an injury, illness, or other incident reveals a pattern of neglect. Recently, the family of a resident…

Earlier this month, icy roads surprised drivers one Thursday morning as they tried to keep their cars on the road while commuting to work. Some drivers made it to work safely, but there were some accidents, including the one which claimed the life of a twenty seven year old man. The man was driving on…

There have always been some areas of law practice which have been well known for producing more legal malpractice actions than others. Personal injury, family law, and real estate law tend to generate more complaints against attorneys than other areas of law, especially when economic times are tough. There are currently some areas of law…

Investigations are underway following the discovery of a 1-year-old child who died at a local day care.  Police responded yesterday to a day care known as Miss Pam S. Day Home, located on Crestview Drive in North Memphis.  According to initial reports from police personnel, the day care was unlicensed.  In Tennessee, a license is…

The holiday season is upon us, and for some people it is a season of finances that won’t stretch far enough to pay the bills, put food on the table, and put gifts under the tree. The added financial stress of the holiday season often triggers an increase in thefts of all kinds, and senior…

These days, since many of us are busier than ever, many Americans are turning to online shopping as a convenient alternative to scouring half empty shelves and waiting in long lines at crowded stores. Of course, every item that you purchase online must find its way to your home. Large delivery companies like UPS and…

Accidents involving automobiles and bicycles can happen at any time of year. A recent accident in Culleoka claimed the life of a local dentist when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. A second cyclist who was riding with the dentist at the time of the accident was not harmed. This tragic…

The men and women who serve America in the armed forces are able to obtain medical care at facilities that are run by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). If you are a veteran, you may go to VA hospitals and medical facilities expecting to receive the same quality of care that you would get…

Some of the most powerful tools that medical professionals can use to diagnose and treat people who come to them for care are things like x-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs, which enable them to see the inside of their patients’ bodies. Unfortunately, the ability to look inside of a patient’s body does not, on its…

Deer are on the move in Tennessee right now. It is mating season, which means that deer are more active than usual as they look high and low for a suitable mate. It is also hunting season, so deer are running all over the place in an attempt to evade the hunters who are waiting…

The ability to remain awake and alert is a skill that is essential to the safety and success of professional truck drivers. Their work is physically and mentally demanding, and driving a truck can bring on fatigue much more quickly than you might expect. Between the stress of driving a very large truck for hours…

One type of injury which can happen during childbirth is a brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a group of nerves which runs from the spine, through the neck, and into the arm and hand. Sometimes, if medical personnel who are working to deliver a baby pull too hard, in an attempt to aid…