Posts by John Hartwell Cocke
Elderly Population Faces Increased Risk of Death from a Broken Bone
The older population has historically been at an increased risk of dying after suffering a hip fracture or other vertebra fracture. This is often associated with complications that can occur while the person is immobilized during the recovery process. New findings have discovered that people ages 50 and older can have an increased risk of…
Read MoreMost Common Causes of Fatal & Catastrophic Truck Injuries
Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and deadly accidents you will see in Mississippi. An average commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and when you compare this to a 3,000-pound passenger vehicle, it is easy to see the danger. It has been found that 14 percent of fatalities were in the…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Savings for Many in COVID Relief Bill
Earlier this month, the American rescue Plan was passed, and within the plan, there was a two-year extension of the Affordable Care Act. It intends to make health insurance more affordable for more Americans. It is referred to as the most significant expansion of health insurance since the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as…
Read MoreElmiron Linked to Retina Damage and Vision Loss
Elmiron, an oral medication prescribed for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, has been linked to permanent retinal damage and vision loss. At least 63 lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which manufactures Elmiron. Those lawsuits have been consolidated and transferred to one federal district in New Jersey. More lawsuits are…
Read MoreAshley Judd’s Life-Threatening Injuries
In February 2021, actress Ashely Judd suffered a crushing injury that almost cost her leg and her life. Thankfully, there were people who heroically helped move her to a hospital where she was able to get the medical care she needed. Even after her surgery, she will still need extensive physical therapy. Ms. Judd is…
Read MoreDrivers Are Relying Too Much on New Driver Assist Technology
Driver-assist technology offers the promise that computer software can respond quickly to emergencies to prevent accidents. The designers and makers of automation-equipped cars assert that computer software doesn’t drive while intoxicated. The software doesn’t drive while tired or while talking on a smartphone. Automated technology should supplement the car driver’s focus while driving. The technology…
Read MoreTop 10 Factors in Workers’ Compensation Cases in 2020
A recent insurance company study asked workers’ compensation professionals to identify the “disruptions” in their profession in 2020. Disruptions are factors that are changing the how workplace injuries happen, how they’re handled, and how the payments are affected. Healthesystems conducted a survey, during the past three years, of professionals at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability…
Read MoreWhat Leads to Truck Jackknife Accidents in Mississippi?
It happens time and again on America’s highways: a semi-truck or 18-wheeler starts to slide or skid. When the truck stops, the trailer part of the truck wraps around the tractor/cab. The trailer ends up at a 90-degree angle from the tractor. The driver of the truck likely suffers serious injuries or dies. Any vehicles…
Read MoreNew Catastrophic Test Helps Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries dramatically change lives. Victims who suffer moderate to severe TBIs lose cognitive, physical, and emotional abilities. Many TBI victims need to treat with neurosurgeons, psychologists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other medical professionals. There is some promising news for diagnosing a TBI according to a recent ABC story. In a January 2021…
Read MoreTree Removal and Logging Is Dangerous Work
If you have ever watched someone climb up a telephone pole to repair it, then you have a slight idea of what workers in tree felling do every day. This occupation is highly dangerous not only because of the heights they work from, but the numerous other variables that can go wrong while cutting trees.…
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