Greenville Mississippi Personal Injury Lawyers

Greenville, Mississippi Personal Injury Lawyers

More than 40 years of experience securing compensation for victims of injuries and malpractice in Mississippi

The law firm of Merkel & Cocke, P.A. has been serving the people of Mississippi since 1982. We help plaintiffs and clients secure justice and compensation for damages, injuries, and wrongful death claims throughout the Greenville area. Our Greenville personal injury lawyers work with investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, product safety professionals, physicians, and other experts to show how accidents happen, who is responsible, and what damages you deserve to receive.

We’re prepared to guide you through each phase of your case. These stages include the initial consultation, the investigation, the discovery process, negotiation with insurance companies, and arguing your case before a jury. Our record of jury verdicts and settlements includes numerous recoveries for millions and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Call us now to assert your right to compensation.

How can we help?

What types of personal injury cases do you handle in Greenville?

When we go to work for you, we put more than 200 years of combined experience in your corner. Our attorneys advocate for you and your loved ones, as well as your financial and mental well-being. We represent plaintiffs and victims in a variety of cases and claims, including:

Vehicle accidents

No matter what kind of accident you’re involved in, road and highway wrecks can change your life forever. Often, these accidents are caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior. When this happens, it’s critical to have the experienced and aggressive attorneys at Merkel & Cocke, P.A. on your side. Call on our law firm when you suffer injury in the following types of accidents:

Merkel & Cocke also offers counsel in contract disputes and commercial litigation, legal malpractice, and mass torts.

Trusted representation for Greenville victims of medical malpractice

Medical negligence and malpractice can result in serious to fatal injuries to a patient. Whether the patient is a newborn baby, an adult, or a senior citizen, malpractice is never acceptable. Medical professionals must be held accountable for their negligence to protect patients from harm. At Merkel & Cocke, P.A., we have an RN on staff to ensure our knowledge is not only legally sound but medically sound as well. We also work with a network of doctors in a full range of medical practice areas.

We handle all facets of medical malpractice, including claims involving:

Many other types of personal injury claims

We investigate every detail of what led up to your injury – finding out what happened and why. Then, we hold the responsible parties accountable for your losses, seeking the maximum compensation possible.

How do you fight for personal injury victims?

Once you contact Merkel & Cocke, P.A., we can explain your rights. We’re prepared to be your advocate with the insurance companies and the defense lawyers. We can guide you through the following stages of your personal injury claim:

  • The initial consultation. We begin by getting to know you, your life, and your family. We review how your accident happened and what medical care you are receiving. We can discuss your rights, review what insurance should cover your claim, answer your questions, and pursue your claim for compensation.
  • The investigation. We work with our own investigators, product safety experts, physicians (in cases of malpractice), and other liability professionals. We also use the formal discovery process to question everyone who has knowledge about your accident and injuries, and to obtain all relevant documents and information.
  • The assessment of your damages. We work with your doctors, our own network of doctors if necessary, life planners if you have catastrophic injuries, your employers, and others to determine all your financial and personal losses.
  • Negotiation with insurance carriers. We begin the negotiation process by making a formal demand for a specific damage amount. Our Greenville personal injury lawyers discuss settlement figures based on the amount we think your case is worth and your input on what amount you will accept or not accept.
  • The trial of your case before a jury. If there is no settlement, we persuasively present your case before a local judge and jury.

What types of injuries do you handle?

At Merkel & Cocke, P.A., we handle all types of serious injuries, including injuries that never fully heal and injuries that heal with appropriate treatment. We handle the following injuries:

How much is my personal injury claim worth in Greenville, Mississippi?

Our Mississippi personal injury lawyers demand compensation for all your financial and personal damages, for as long as you need medical help, can’t work, or live with any pain.

At Merkel & Cocke, P.A., we demand that the responsible defendants pay all your:

  • Medical bills, including emergency care, hospital stays, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, psychological counseling, medications, and assistive technology/devices.
  • Income loss, including lost wages, benefits, salary, business income, and long-term disability compensation.
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering for every moment you cry, experience discomfort, worry, or have any trauma.
  • Property damage, such as damage to your vehicle.
  • Loss of bodily function.
  • Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
  • Loss of consortium.
  • Scarring and disfigurement.

We file wrongful death claims for family members if an accident is fatal. These damages include the funeral and burial expenses, the loss of financial support, and the personal loss of comfort, guidance, love, and society that your loved one would have provided.

How much time do I have to file my personal injury claim?

You can be time-barred from collecting compensation if you make your claim after the statute of limitations has passed. Generally, in Mississippi, you have three years to file most personal injury claims. The general time limit for medical malpractice claims is two years.

Some exceptions may apply, such as when you file a claim against the state. We’re prepared to tell you what the time limits are for your claim. The sooner you contact us, the faster we can investigate what happened, review your injuries, determine who is liable, and file your personal injury claim.

Local resources for Greenville and Washington County

If you are injured or in an accident in Greenville, there are a number of steps you can take to preserve your case – the first and most important is getting medical assistance. If you need to speak to an attorney, we can visit you in the hospital to talk about what happened while the experience and details are still fresh in your mind.

Following are some valuable websites and contact information for nearby authorities, courthouses, and hospitals. For any life-threatening police, fire, or medical emergency, always dial 911.

Do you have a Greenville personal injury lawyer near me?

Yes. We meet clients at our Greenville, Mississippi office (in Washington County) at 540 Main Street, ICON Building, Suite 302. Greenville, MS 38701. We consult with personal injury victims by phone and through online video platforms. We can also arrange to meet you at your home or a nearby healthcare facility if your injuries prevent you from traveling.

We’ve helped many personal injury victims like you obtain the recoveries they deserve.

Get help from Merkel & Cocke, P.A. now if you were in an accident

When you or a loved one has suffered injury or harm, the attorneys at Merkel & Cocke, P.A. can help. Find out why we are the law firm that other law firms recommend. To schedule a no-cost, no-obligation consultation, please call us or fill out our contact form. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs. We only receive compensation if your case is successful. We also have offices in Jackson, Clarksdale, Oxford, and Meridian.