Posts by Merkel & Cocke, P.A.
Proposed Liability Shields Could Lead to Long-Term Losses
The unknown of the Covid-19 pandemic is just as scary as what we already know. With more than 160,000 deaths in the United States alone, people are living in fear of what could happen to them if they are exposed to the Coronavirus. Part of the unknown surrounds the liability that many businesses would face…
Read MoreMerkel & Cocke, P.A. Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List
Three attorneys at Merkel & Cocke, P.A. have been named to the Best Lawyers In America list for 2021: John Hartwell Cocke, Charles M. Merkel III, and Charles M. Markel, Jr. All three partners were listed for their work in the Clarksdale, MS, region. The Best Lawyers publication is a peer-review process designed to find…
Read MoreExploring the Costs of Severe Burn Injuries
It’s quite common for someone to suffer a minor burn when cooking dinner or lighting a cigarette or cigar. We either aren’t paying attention to what we touch or we just make a mistake and hold the flame too close when lighting. These burns are very superficial, don’t do a lot of damage to your…
Read MoreDangers of Heat Stroke Caused by Overexertion
When the summer months roll around many companies capitalize on the nice weather to make as much money as possible. Companies in the construction, agriculture, landscaping, and shore resorts rely on the sunshine and lack of precipitation to make enough money so they can survive the fall and winter months. However, the employees in these…
Read MoreStudy Discovers Placenta Injuries Related to COVID-19
Northwestern has been testing all pregnant women who enter their facility for COVID-19 since April; however, a study conducted by doctors at the hospital have found evidence of placenta damage in women who tested positive for the virus. The placenta helps to provide the fetus with food and then remove waste, making it an important…
Read MoreThousands of Off-Road Vehicles Recalled by Honda Due to Crash Hazards
American Honda announced a large recall of its recreational off-road vehicles (ROV) due to crash hazards. The recall was announced in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in early June 2020. It encompasses at least 25,000 units. According to American Honda, the ROV can move or rollover even when it is in the…
Read MoreMississippi Rural Hospitals in Midst of a Crisis
Rural hospitals are in a crisis throughout the United States, and Mississippi is no exception. However, Mississippi faces a greater risk than any other state when it comes to hospital closings. This is because Mississippi is the most underserved state in the country, medically – and things are about to get much worse. Consulting firm…
Read MoreOpen Roads Have Led to an Increase in Excessive Speeding
There’s nothing quite like the open road. However, the open roads across the country have become increasingly dangerous during the pandemic lockdown. Mississippi is no exception. With fewer vehicles on the roads due to stay-at-home orders, employment layoffs, and other reasons, law enforcement agencies have been reporting an increase in excessive speeding. WAPT spoke with…
Read MoreIs There a Connection between Vaping and COVID-19 Complications?
Even though parts of the world are seeing a decline in new cases of COVID-19, it doesn’t mean that scientists and other researchers aren’t looking at every angle of the virus possible in order to save lives. One of those angles includes the impact vaping would have on how patients suffer from COVID-19. Right now,…
Read MoreCan Having Coronavirus While Pregnant Lead to Birth Injuries?
Multiple studies have been conducted across the globe of pregnant women and those who have given birth during the Coronavirus pandemic. The studies have shown that the risk of transmitting the virus to the baby during childbirth is low, and that there is no direct link found between COVID-19 and birth injuries. The Nuffield Department…
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