Archive for 2017
Buckle Up, Mississippi. Seat Belts Save Lives
The most dangerous thing you will do in your life, you probably do every single day without thinking about it. It is getting behind the wheel of your car. Likely the most dangerous thing your child will do is ride as a passenger in a motor vehicle, especially if they live in Mississippi, where more…
Read MoreWhat is a Catastrophic Personal Injury?
Every day, somewhere in the United States, people suffer serious, catastrophic injuries that will have a lasting impact on the rest of their lives. A catastrophic injury is one that is life-altering, and the effects of that injury could be permanent. Typically, the following injuries are categorized as catastrophic: Burns Spinal cord injuries Traumatic brain…
Read MoreTrucking Company Liability for Accidents in Mississippi
You have been injured in a terrible truck accident that the bystanders did not think was survivable. You had surgery, and now you are recovering from your injuries while wondering if your life will ever be the same. You decide to file a lawsuit, and learn that the process may be more complex than you…
Read MoreMississippi Workers’ Compensation, Dangerous Jobs and Death Benefits
Every job in the U.S. economy is an important one, but some are far more dangerous than others. Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks workplace injuries and fatalities in its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (COFI). In 2015, the COFI reported that there were 4,836 fatal workplace injuries; 77 of them occurred…
Read MoreHow to Sue Your Doctor for Medical Negligence
Discovering that you have suffered a serious injury because of your doctor’s negligence can be a difficult thing. You understand that filing a lawsuit is not going to fix the mistake, and if you have lost a loved one due to a medical error, winning a lawsuit will not bring back your loved one. But…
Read MoreMerkel & Cocke Help Family After Propane Explosion
Merkel & Cocke recently had the pleasure of helping a family gain some small amount of justice for the injuries they suffered due to a propane explosion at their home. The path to justice was not an easy one, and we salute the family for persevering through a very difficult and lengthy process. It has…
Read MoreThinking “Outside The Box” – How Merkel & Cocke Sought Help For The Irwin Family
Merkel & Cocke is currently involved in a wrongful death case, representing the family of Mr. Irwin, a construction worker who was killed while working as an employee of a sub-contractor on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction project. While performing work in the “clearing and grubbing” phase of the project, Mr. Irwin was…
Read MoreCocke named 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in his field
Local attorney John Cocke with Merkel & Cocke was recently named this year’s “Lawyer of the Year” for personal injury litigation-plaintiffs in the Memphis area. (Copyright 2015 by The Clarksdale Press Register). Read the article Merkel & Cocke, P.A.Since 1982, Merkel & Cocke, P.A. has offered thorough, aggressive legal representation on behalf of clients throughout…
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