Posts by John Hartwell Cocke
Are Car Accidents Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Mississippi?
Mississippi’s workers’ compensation laws provide benefits if an employee is injured while doing his/her job and the worker complies with the proper notice requirements. Most workers are injured at the worksite. There are many times, though, when a worker is injured away from the worksite or on the way to the worksite. A very common…
Read MoreMississippi’s New Medical Marijuana Act
On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new law called the “Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” The law legalizes protects some users who possess marijuana for medical reasons from criminal charges. The law, effective February 2, 2022, permits patients who have any of the following medical conditions to use marijuana to treat their disorder:…
Read MoreMerkel & Cocke, P.A. Secures $1.1 Million Judgment in Fatal Truck Accident Case
Merkel & Cocke, P.A. recently obtained a $1.1 million judgment on behalf of a client in a fatal truck accident case. This award was for the maximum amount of compensation available through the trucking company’s insurance policy. Charlie Merkel, Christopher Winter, and Yeager Bass represented a family who was hit by a logging truck. Our…
Read MoreWhat Makes Garbage Trucks So Dangerous?
Sanitation services can be a thankless job, especially in the heat of the Delta in the summer. It is the backbone of society and a necessary occupation to keep things running, but it is notorious for, well, the sanitation. Working as a garbage truck driver can be potentially dangerous as well. The vehicles are usually…
Read MoreDesigner Prenatal Tests Hurt More Than Help
Expecting a new baby is a magical, wonderful thing full of joy. Whether it is a family’s first or ninth, knowing a new life is going to join your world is typically the best news someone can receive. That is why they jump right into preparations in every way possible. Designing a nursery, choosing a…
Read MoreTruck Drivers Use Dangerous Measures to Keep Awake
While those on the outside of the profession may think truck driving is an easy way to make money, those who actually do it know the truth. It is a grueling and intense job, with long hours, heavy lifting, and more isolation than people should have. It is a necessary and essential job, but as…
Read MoreFemale Patients at Greater Risk of Injury and Death with Male Surgeons
There are countless situations that could land someone in the hospital and in need of surgical care. The human body is capable of many things, but is nowhere near indestructible, which means accidents of all sorts can have tragic, dangerous consequences. Doctors and hospitals exist for this very reason — to treat those in need,…
Read MoreBrain Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Mississippi
Sometimes, a fun activity can be a risky one. Driving a motorcycle is one of those activities. Driving in general is a calculated risk we all make the choice to take, but after a while of safe driving and no accidents, we become acclimated to a false sense of security, and we become more relaxed…
Read MoreWinter Slips and Falls Caused by Ice, Sleet, and Snow
In the summertime, it’s hot and humid, and we have to worry about staying hydrated and keeping cool so that we don’t end up sick or hurt. When the seasons change, there’s a whole new set of risks we need to be concerned about. Ice, sleet, and snow might not be exceptionally common in Mississippi,…
Read MoreNeck and Brain Trauma from Mississippi Truck Accidents
The highways are dangerous, often full of all sorts of vehicles that weave between large and small cars and trucks all the same. Drivers who are texting, inebriated, or otherwise distracted don’t realize that not only are they putting themselves at risk, but also those around them. They don’t realize how long some of their…
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