Merkel & Cocke, P.A. Attorneys Named to 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers List
Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is proud to announce that multiple attorneys at our firm have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Medi-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars. In addition, Charles M. Merkel, Jr., and Charles M. Merkel, III have both been included in Top 50 lists this year. We invite you to learn…
Read MoreWhy 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 More9 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car, Truck, or Motorcycle Accident
Whether you were in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash in Mississippi, you’re likely a little stressed out. The moments following these accidents can be terrifying, traumatic, and overwhelming. This makes it very challenging to remember everything you should do to make sure that your rights remain protected and that you receive the maximum amount…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice and the Risks of Anesthesia
While anesthesia can be a wonderful tool during surgeries, it also comes with several potential risks and complications. In fact, one simple error or mistake made by an anesthesiologist or medical professional can lead to long-term, permanent consequences, such as brain damage, cardiac arrest, permanent nerve damage, chronic pain, and even death. While many doctors…
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