Author: Benjamin Cochran

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North Carolina workers’ compensation cases involve complex rules and legal terms. One term you may have heard is “maximum medical improvement,” or MMI. But what is MMI in workers’ comp? Simply put, MMI is the term for when your doctor decides further treatment for a work-related injury won’t significantly improve…

The moments after a North Carolina car accident are chaotic and stressful. You might be dealing with painful injuries or wondering how you’ll pay for your vehicle repairs and medical expenses. There’s one question looming above all others in your mind: What do I do now? First, take a deep…

Did you recently suffer an on-the-job injury in North Carolina? If so, you might wonder whether you need a workers’ compensation attorney and what they can do for you. Legal support can be highly beneficial when you’re dealing with painful injuries, complex claim paperwork, and penny-pinching insurance companies. A workers’…

How a Lawyer Can Help You After a Car Accident

If you or your loved one suffered injuries in a car accident, you likely have concerns about how to protect your rights and financial future. A negligent driver or another at-fault party may owe you compensation, but getting the money you need can be challenging, especially when your injuries are…

How To Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Were you in a serious car accident or other type of serious accident recently? Did you suffer serious injuries caused by someone else’s negligence? If so, you may have questions about whether to hire a personal injury lawyer to pursue fair compensation from the at-fault party. Most personal injury attorneys…

What Damages You Can Recover After a Car Accident

A car accident can quickly turn into a life-altering event. On top of serious injuries and pain, victims frequently experience financial turmoil due to the crash. Medical bills, repair costs, and daily expenses pile up quickly, especially if individuals can’t work and earn an income while they heal. What can…

Who is at Fault in a Car Accident when backing up

While most crashes occur as cars move forward, some car accidents and injuries happen as vehicles are backing up. Common scenarios for back up accidents include reversing from a parking spot in a busy parking lot, backing out of driveways, and entering moving traffic. These situations often lead to collisions…

Thumbnail: The Most Affected Body Areas in Motorcycle Accident Injuries

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, call a motorcycle accident lawyer at Hardison & Cochran. Having been in business for over 30 years, we have extensive experience handling motorcycle accident cases while helping our clients get the help and support they need to…