Childbirth 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…
Read MoreWhy Are Rollover Accidents So Dangerous?
Many larger vehicles are susceptible to rolling over if the driver goes too fast, takes a turn too fast, or hist a bad patch of ice. SUVs and CUVs, Jeeps, ATVs, and many trucks are more likely to roll over than passenger cars. A rollover can cause the vehicle to land on its roof, side,…
Read MoreA Glossary of Personal Injury Terms
Legal words and phrases can be very confusing. Accident victims often don’t even hear many of these words and terms until after they’ve been injured, even though judges, other lawyers, and insurance adjusters use these terms on a regular basis. Knowing what these terms and phrases mean can help you better understand what your attorney…
Read MoreMerkel & Cocke, PA Wins $1.5 Million Judgment in Wrongful Death Claim Against Delta Regional Medical Center
The award for the family was reduced to $500,000 in keeping with Mississippi’s damage caps Merkel & Cocke, PA won a $1.5 million judgment on behalf of the estate and family of Vanessa Jernigan, whose untimely death was caused by Delta Regional Medical Center’s (DRMC) breach of care. Because Mississippi law enacts caps on damages,…
Read MoreCan You Claim Damages in a Single-Vehicle Crash?
When you get into a collision with another driver, you can make a claim for damages for your injuries and losses. Most car accident claims are paid by insurance companies (eventually). The damages are paid either by a settlement agreement or after there has been a court verdict. When you are in a single-vehicle crash,…
Read MoreThe Risks of a Breech Birth When a Fetus Is in the Wrong Position
A key concern to birth doctors during labor and delivery is that the baby is in the correct fetal position. The ideal cephalic position is head-down. During the pregnancy, the fetus will move around in the uterus. As the months pass and the fetus grows, the baby will have less room to move around. By…
Read MoreWorkplace Injuries That Could Require Surgery
Each day millions of Americans go to work without a second thought. This is part of your routine, and you never expect to have a life-altering injury while at the workplace. However, this is far too common. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 48,060 injuries required time off from work in 2016, with 697…
Read MoreElderly 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…
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