Posts by John Hartwell Cocke
Can I Sue for Whiplash After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are a very common cause of whiplash injuries. The type of car accident that most commonly causes whiplash is a rear-end car accident. At Merkel & Cocke, we have more than 40 years of experience representing the victims of all types of car accidents, including rear-end collisions. We also represent whiplash injury victims…
Read MoreWhy Do Broadside/T-Bone Car Accidents Cause Serious Injuries?
An accident where the front of one car slams into the side of another car is known as a T-bone accident. Another name for a T-bone accident is a broadside accident. The letter T visually describes the accident as the vertical column strikes the horizontal column at the top of the letter. T-bone accidents are…
Read MoreWhat Car Accident Victims Who Have Neck Injuries Should Know
Car accidents are a common cause of neck injuries. Seatbelts generally help keep you in your car, but even seatbelts with shoulder harnesses don’t prevent your neck from moving. Airbags may protect your organs and cushion the blow, but they generally don’t prevent neck injuries either. Drivers and passengers can suffer neck injuries due to…
Read MoreMisdiagnosed Cancer: When a Delay in Diagnosis Becomes Malpractice
You go to the doctor with a nagging pain or a persistent cough. Maybe you’ve been tired, losing weight without trying, or just feel like something’s not right. Your doctor runs some tests, says it’s probably nothing, and sends you home. But weeks or months later, you find out you have cancer. And it’s progressed.…
Read MoreSuing a Delivery Company After a Truck Accident: What You Need to Know
It starts like any other day. Maybe you’re driving to work, waiting at a red light, or walking across a parking lot with your morning coffee. Then, out of nowhere, a delivery truck barrels around the corner and suddenly your whole life shifts. The rise of two-day shipping and next-day drop-offs means there are more…
Read MoreSymptoms of Brain Bleed After a Car Accident
Car accidents can change your life in an instant. Some injuries are obvious right away–broken bones, cuts, bruises. But others, like a brain bleed, can be far more dangerous because the symptoms don’t always show up immediately. Many people walk away from a crash feeling “okay,” only to end up in the hospital hours or…
Read MoreDegrees of Motorcycle Road Rash Injuries
Motorcycle accidents happen quickly — sometimes too quickly to avoid. The road rash injuries from these crashes can range from minor scratches to life-threatening abrasions. Whether you’re dealing with a minor injury or something more severe, it’s important to understand what’s at stake. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you should know that…
Read MoreThe Dos and Don’ts of Passing Another Vehicle
There are traffic rules that regulate how drivers should safely pass other vehicles on the road. Even beyond the law, there are common-sense considerations for when you’re passing another vehicle and when someone is passing you. All it takes is a momentary lapse in judgment or a brief distraction to turn this common driving maneuver…
Read MoreTasteless, Tingling Tongue? You Could Have a Lingual Nerve Injury
If you go to the dentist for minor dental work, you may expect to feel a little numb or tingly after a procedure. If that numbness or tingling continues, however, you may have sustained an injury to the lingual nerve (LN) – which is the nerve that allows your tongue to taste and feel sensations.…
Read MoreDistracted Driving in Mississippi
Most drivers know that you should put your cell phone down while you are driving to avoid distractions. Regardless, distracted driving remains a problem in Mississippi, and you’re likely sharing the road with people using their phones to talk, text, and more. If one of those irresponsible motorists causes a crash, they can be held…
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