How to Identify Seizures in Babies
Childbirth is life-changing and amazing for families, but it does have its own risks. From dying from complications of childbirth to potentially having an umbilical cord wrapped around the baby’s neck, there are several scenarios where the mother can suffer life-threatening complications or – maybe even worse – the baby can suffer birth injuries. A…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Truck Accidents Resulting from Negligence
On May 22, 2021, a truck driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 22 in Mississippi. According to police reports, a Freightliner traveling eastbound on Interstate 22 collided with the rear of a 2006 Freightliner that was also headed in the same direction. The victim was 61-year-old Leander Webb, a Mississippian who was pronounced…
Read MoreMerkel & Cocke, P.A. Congratulates Partners for Being Selected for 2022 Best Lawyers
Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is proud to announce that four of its partners were named to the 2022 list of Best Lawyers in America. Every year, Best Lawyers recognizes the leading attorneys in a particular region and practice area for their work, based on the review of their peers. About our award winning attorneys Charles…
Read MoreDoctors Are Failing Patients with Alcohol Use Disorders
Did you know there are prescription drugs designed to help people who have alcohol abuse disorders? As a matter of fact, there are several medications – including acamprosate and disulfiram, to name two – that help people who suffer from alcohol abuse to cut back on their drinking. Yet healthcare professionals rarely prescribe these drugs…
Read MoreJuul Labs Fighting with the FDA and Other Health Entities
Juul Labs was once the most popular e-cigarette company amongst young vapers. Now the company finds itself at the mercy of the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A), as well as in opposition with major health organizations like the American Heart Association and American Lung Association. There have been recent debates as to whether Juul Labs’…
Read MoreSmith & Wesson Held Liable for Wrongful Death after Synagogue Shooting
Wrongful death is a death that occurs based on a person or entity’s negligence or misconduct. In a court of law, it is easy to establish a person’s negligence in the death of someone else. For example, if a drug manufacturer created a product that caused cancer, that company could be held liable for the…
Read MoreExperienced Truck Drivers May Be Eligible for a $14,000 Per Week Salary
Yes. You read the headline correctly. The trucking industry is desperate for new truckers. The pandemic forced many truckers to leave the industry due to health concerns and the lack of demand for as many products as before the pandemic. The possibility that autonomous trucks may take over many truck routes is also scaring away…
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Common Types of Medical Malpractice Misdiagnoses
A new study by the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a data analytics business (CRICO Strategies) based in Boston analyzed the main causes of medical diagnostic errors. The study focused on three severe medical illnesses- cancers, infections, and vascular events (heart attacks and strokes). The researchers studied the top five conditions that…
Read MoreConcerns About Autopilot Features in Autonomous Cars Like Tesla Continue
Many car companies are working on autonomous cars. Autonomous cars don’t require human responses to respond to traffic conditions. Instead, the car’s computer technology takes over. In fully functioning autonomous cars, there doesn’t even need to be a person in the car. While improvements are continually being made to ensure that autonomous vehicles work, recent…
Read MoreChildbirth and Long-Term Trauma Often Go Hand in Hand
Every mother worries about how the delivery of the newborn will go. The prayer is that the child will be perfect and lead a happy life. The worry is that numerous things can go wrong in the delivery room. When OB/GYNs, midwives, or others involved in the birth process make mistakes or fail to communicate…
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