Year: 2015

If you were injured at work, you have the right to seek Workers’ Compensation benefits. Sounds simple, right? In reality, the process can be complex. Insurance companies sometimes deny claims or delay treatment approval. Employers may even dispute that your injury happened on the job. When a claim is delayed…

The pace of construction activity picks up in the spring months and so does the risk of a construction accident.  With workers using power tools and performing tasks around heavy equipment, construction sites remain among the most dangerous places to work. Construction workers face many risks working around heavy equipment….

The law firm of Hardison & Cochran has received some notable recognition lately. The most recent honor, which was just announced, was the listing of two of our attorneys by the Super Lawyers publication. Benjamin T. Cochran, managing partner of the firm, was recognized as a 2015 North Carolina Super…

One of the things many families face as our loved ones age is finding a suitable nursing home to care for an elderly relative. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities vary in the types of patients they accept, the services they offer, and the care they deliver. While some nursing…