Posts by John Hartwell Cocke
An Update to the NCAP’s 5 Star Safety Ratings – 40 Years in the Making
Despite a pandemic that reduced travel, 36,680 lives were lost on American roads in 2020. The first half of 2021 saw an 18% increase in fatalities on the road. According to AP News, this is the highest increase in fatalities recorded since 1975 when the government started keeping statistics on traffic related deaths. This AP…
Read MoreFlorida Surgeon Faces 350 Lawsuits from Patients Injured During Surgery
A Jacksonville, Florida orthopedic surgeon who retired in 2020 is facing 350 lawsuits, with more to come, from patients claiming he caused them injuries, complications, and in one case, loss of life. The lawsuits, also filed against his clinic and place of employment, allege Dr. Richard David Heekin displayed signs of a progressive neurological disorder,…
Read MoreHelp for Mississippi Veterans Who Were Stationed at Camp Lejeune
With the recent signing of the “Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act,” or PACT Act, into law, veterans who are living with chronic and/or disabling medical conditions related to burn pit exposure can finally get the help they need. Contained within the PACT Act is the Camp Lejeune Justice…
Read MoreAll About Sideswipe Accidents
Have you ever noticed a car with dents and scrapes on the side? The first thought that may pop into your mind after seeing that type of damage is, “What type of accident did that person get into?” Most likely, that person was involved in a sideswipe accident. A sideswipe accident is exactly what it…
Read MoreDo Traffic Safety Campaigns Work?
Have you ever come across a traffic sign that grabs your attention as you’re driving? It may be one of those blinking traffic signs that warn you in a creative way not to drink and drive or to remember to use your seat belt. As great as that sign is at entertaining you or making…
Read MoreMillions of Ford Vehicles Recalled Due Mechanical Issues
Can you imagine taking all safety precautions while you’re driving and finding out that you were most in danger by parking your vehicle? What if your car was in danger of still moving, even when you have put it in park? Millions of Ford owners are living it. For the past several years, Ford has…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Golf Course if I Get Hurt?
With the weather hot and the sun out, there’s no better time to hit the golf course. It’s nice to hang out with friends and play a good game. However, when you head out to the links, there are some precautions you should take. Not only could you get hit with a ball or club,…
Read MoreCould Medical Debt be Removed from Your Credit Report?
If you are a victim of personal injury requiring medical treatment, you might find yourself joining the large group of Americans carrying medical debt. The financial burden of high medical bills is one of the many reasons why we always recommend you speak with an attorney after you have been hurt by an act of…
Read MoreDistracted Driving in Mississippi
When it comes to distracted driving and Mississippi, our state has had an interesting way of addressing the issue. In fact, only eight short years ago Mississippi was one of the few states who still did not enforce distracted driving laws. Perhaps that was why Mississippi was declared one of the worst states for distracted…
Read MoreHow to Document an Injury for a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Mississippi
This may sound a bit cynical, but it is true. You do not know your true value at the workplace until you have been injured at your job. It is not until you attempt to receive workers’ compensation benefits for your injuries that you truly understand how much your injury is worth. Even if you…
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