Posts by John Hartwell Cocke
Why Is Sepsis a Life-Threatening Condition?
Our bodies are remarkable when it comes to defending against illnesses and healing from injuries. Our immune system is like a vigilant army, ready to fend off invading pathogens and repair damaged tissues. Most of the time, it does an incredible job, and we recover from infections and injuries with relative ease. However, sepsis is…
Read MoreSeeking Compensation for PTSD After a Truck Accident
When we think of PTSD, we may think that it is something that happens mostly to veterans of wars, victims of assault and abuse, or a parent losing a child. However, PTSD can happen to anyone who has been a part of any traumatic event, and one of the most common causes of PTSD are…
Read MoreWhat Is a Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury?
Most of us know that protecting your head in dangerous situations is priority number one, and while sometimes we can manage to do that – such as wearing helmets when bicycling or playing sports – we are not always in a position to protect ourselves at all. A head injury can happen almost anywhere, but…
Read MoreMerkel & Cocke, P.A. Named to 2024 Best Law Firms List
The team at Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is proud to announce we have once again been named to Best Law Firms. This year, we have retained our Tier 1 ranking in the Memphis region in four different areas of practice: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs…
Read MoreTrucks Should Have Side Underride Guards, No Matter What the Trucking Companies Say
There is a recent proposal to install truck side underride guards on large semi and commercial trucks across the United States. Truck side underride guards are supposed to act like a “fence” to keep passenger vehicles from sliding or becoming stuck underneath a tractor trailer. They are considered to be a type of safety precaution…
Read MoreHow Cerebral Palsy Affects Lives into Adulthood
More and more adults are living with cerebral palsy because kids with cerebral palsy are surviving and growing up. These adults still need medical care to watch over their health and manage their condition. As they get older, they can have other health problems like muscle and bone issues, trouble swallowing, and difficulties in social…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Work Zones Can Change Day by Day
We all want our roads to be safer. No doubt we like it when an old road gets a fresh look with new pavement. We like convenience, and we want the Department of Infrastructure to do what it’s meant to do and create driver-friendly streets, exits, ramps, and intersections. The problem that comes with that…
Read MoreHow a Pre-Existing Condition Can Affect Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claim
An injury that occurs in the workplace may cause you to be out of work for several weeks or months, losing income that you need to pay for your daily expenses and medical bills. When this happens, you may be eligible to apply for workers’ compensation to help you get back on your feet after…
Read MoreHow Expert Witnesses Help Your Truck Accident Case
When you are involved in a truck accident in Mississippi, there are usually eyewitnesses who are brought in to give their statements. An eyewitness is usually a bystander, driver, or passenger who saw the accident occur. But your attorney may also seek the help of an expert witness: a professional who has experience, knowledge, and…
Read MoreCase Highlight: Merkel & Cocke, P.A. Team Locates “Phantom Tractor-Trailer” and Secures $1.7M Settlement
Today we’d like to talk about a truck accident case we in which we were recently involved that illustrates the lengths we will go to for our clients and our pursuit of justice. The case Our client was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on the four-laned Highway 61 in Tunica County, Mississippi. At the same…
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