Posts by John Hartwell Cocke
Operating Room Fires Are Rare, But Avoidable
When you go in for a surgery, you have some basic expectations. The doctors and nurses will take good care of you while you’re at your most vulnerable, right? Staff makes sure all tools and operating equipment are sanitary, and surgeons perform basic safety checks such as confirming a patient’s name and what procedure they’re…
Read MoreWhat Are Recalls – and What Can You Do if Your Car Is Recalled?
Car defects are as old as the machines themselves. Introduced to the general public in 1908, Ford’s Model Ts bumps quaintly across our flatscreens in tv dramas and historical documentaries, but in reality they would be extraordinarily uncomfortable and hard to operate by today’s standards. The concept of ergonomics did not exist, and there were…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Disability Benefits Can I Get Through Workers’ Compensation in Mississippi?
Workplace injuries can happen anywhere at any time, which is why it is important to be aware of and understand the types of disability benefits you can get through workers’ compensation in Mississippi. Our workers’ compensation lawyers at Merkel & Cocke, P.A. are educated and experienced when it comes to these types of benefits, and…
Read MoreWhat Are My Legal Responsibilities After a Mississippi Car Accident?
Whether you were involved in a car accident or witnessed a car accident, you may be wondering what your legal responsibilities are. In this article, Merkel & Cocke, P.A. will explain what you are required to do if you are involved in this type of situation. Our lawyers know that car accidents can be traumatizing,…
Read MoreHow to Read a Mississippi Accident Report
If you have ever been involved in a Mississippi car accident, you most likely know that you must report the accident. A police officer who arrives at the scene of the crash will also complete a Mississippi Uniform Crash Report. The Mississippi Uniform Crash Report is filed with the Department of Public Safety and explains…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Medical Care Does Workers’ Compensation Provide?
Jobsite injuries happen every day and range from minor scrapes to major physical harm. If you reside in Jackson, Clarksdale, Greenville, or anywhere throughout Mississippi and get injured on the job, your company’s workers’ compensation insurance provides the medical care you require. Workers’ compensation is “no-fault” insurance that covers expenses for injuries and conditions caused…
Read MoreFormer Governor Barbour’s Accident Highlights the Dangers of SUV Rollovers
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was in an SUV rollover accident. He was driving on a rural road and swerved to avoid hitting a dog, causing him to wreck his vehicle. Barbour was driving close to Yazoo City, where he resides, and crashed near Wolf Lake. The Republican former politician…
Read MoreCan I Sue if a Doctor-in-Training Causes Me Harm?
When you go to a hospital for any reason, such as to undergo surgery or receive treatment for a serious injury, you expect the physicians and other staff to provide the best care possible. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can occur, resulting in physical harm and possibly psychological trauma. And while physicians, surgeons, and nurses often come…
Read MoreThe Risks of Revision Surgeries
No surgery is without risk, especially if the individual is older and or immune-compromised. Revision surgeries, or those where surgeons correct or alter their patients’ previous surgical procedures, are arguably even more risky. Errors resulting in revision surgeries are sometimes due to medical malpractice, though not always. In some revision surgeries, an erroneous 501(k) Clearance…
Read MoreAnti-Drunk Driving Technology May Be Here Sooner Than We Think
It has been mentioned before that anti-drunk driving technology could soon be implemented in cars—but it could be even closer than we think. A provision in last year’s proposed Surface Transportation Act would require all new vehicles to come standard with technology that prevents a car from operating if the driver is intoxicated. At the…
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