Personal Injury & Accidents

Columbus County Accident & Injury Attorneys

If you have been injured by in an accident, contact the Columbus county, NC Personal Injury Lawyers of Hardison & Cochran today for a free claim evaluation.

Our Columbus County, North Carolina lawyers handle each case as if it were going to trial.  Because of this, the insurance companies know that we have our facts together and are prepared to go to trial if needed.

If you have been injured by the negligence of another, or involved in an accident you need the strong, experienced representation of Hardison & Cochran - to protect your rights!

Our Columbus County, NC lawyers have successfully represented those injured by car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, and other injury lawsuits. Since serious injuries may frequently lead to disability, we are also experienced at representing workers’ compensation and social security disability claims.

If you have been injured in a car accident, you are certain to have many questions. Below are the answers to the most frequent questions we receive. Please feel free to call our office with any questions you might have. Our attorneys are here to assist you.

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  • Columbus County woman wins top prize $4,000,000 Cash Blowout

    May 15, 2012

    RALEIGH, NC (NEWS RELEASE) -– Clariece Hammonds of Chadbourn in Columbus County became the second person to win the top prize in the N.C. Education Lottery’s $4,000,000 Cash Blowout game. As Hammonds collected her winnings on Tuesday, she had the option of claiming the top prize in annuity payments of $200,000 over a 20 year period or as a discounted lump sum of $2.4 million. Hammonds chose the ...   ...Keep Reading

  • Vote canvassing reveals expanded lead for winner in Columbus Co.

    May 15, 2012

    A week after the primary elections, workers at board of elections around the state completed vote canvassing, which is the process that ensures numbers are accurate and everything is up to par. But in Columbus County, it was a county commissioner race that stood out and showed a change from the original voting numbers.   ...Keep Reading

  • Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Bladen, Columbus

    May 15, 2012

    The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Bladen County and northwestern Columbus County until 5 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for southeastern North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.   ...Keep Reading

  • ONLY ON 3: Widow talks about arrest of three teens for husband's murder

    May 11, 2012

    COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Three teens are behind bars in Columbus County charged with murdering a man. Today, the wife of the victim says her husband did not deserve the fate he received, and she is fighting for justice. "He was the most generous person that I knew," Wanda Gachett said about her late husband Keith. "If anybody came to him and they needed anything or they asked him for ...   ...Keep Reading

  • Three Columbus Co. teens charged with murder after bragging to classmates

    May 11, 2012

    HALLSBORO, NC (WWAY) -- Three Columbus County teenagers have been arrested and charged with murdering a Hallsboro man after deputies say they bragged to classmates at East Columbus High School. Last month, Keith Gachette's wife came home to find her husband dead, lying on the floor. The Columbus County Sheriff's Office says they believe the three suspects staged a robbery after shooting Gachette ...   ...Keep Reading

  • FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Fair Bluff police chief out of jail

    May 9, 2012

    COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Fair Bluff's police chief is in hot water after being charged with selling drugs on the job. The district attorney says officers arrested Marty Lewis yesterday while he was taking part of a drug-deal on duty and in uniform. A Columbus County grand jury indicted Lewis for multiple felonies. The most serious of these charges are conspiracy to traffic prescription ...   ...Keep Reading

  • FIRST ON 3: Fair Bluff police chief arrested

    May 8, 2012

    COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Fair Bluff's police chief has been arrested. Columbus County Sheriff Chris Batten says the arrest of Marty Lewis came after an SBI investigation. A spokeswoman for the SBI could not immediately be reached. Neither Batten nor District Attorney Jon David would give specifics of the crime or crimes Lewis is accused of. David said he and the sheriff were in Fair Bluff ...   ...Keep Reading

  • Oil company interested in expanding to Columbus Co.

    May 4, 2012

    COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Another company from China is showing interest in Columbus County. A winery is in the process of opening up in the county, another company is interested in working with Whiteville's   ...Keep Reading

  • Gun found on Columbus County school bus

    April 27, 2012

    COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Students found a gun on a South Columbus High School bus this morning. According to Columbus County Sheriff Chris Batten, four students were riding the bus near Tabor City, when one student told the bus driver that a gun was on a seat. Deputies interviewed the students and are still trying to figure out who the gun belongs to. Sheriff Batten says the bus was parked ...   ...Keep Reading

  • Columbus County schools to receive bond money

    April 25, 2012

    Columbus County, NC (WWAY) -- Some Columbus County schools will get a facelift, thanks to a 3.1 million dollar bond. The school district recently received word it was one of four in the state to get a share of 12 million dollars. The money is part of the Qualified School Construction Bond program. No projects are in place yet, but the school superintendent says the money will be used to renovate ...   ...Keep Reading