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…
If you sustain injuries in a North Carolina car accident, you only have a certain amount of time to file a claim seeking compensation for the harm you have suffered. This is why it’s a good idea to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after any…
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…
Police officers and other law enforcement personnel in North Carolina face the possibility of injury or death in the line of duty every day. When an injury or death occurs, those who have been injured on the job and the survivors of those who have lost their lives in the…
Nurses and nurses’ aides often develop injuries because of the physical demands of their jobs, such as manually lifting and repositioning patients. Safe patient handling is paramount for the patient and the caregiver to avoid musculoskeletal injuries. If you’re a healthcare professional who cares for patients, it’s crucial to be…
Hardison & Cochran is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been recognized by the North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for their legal work in the state. Ben Cochran, a seasoned attorney handling NC Workers’ Compensation and NC Personal Injury cases, has been selected to the 2024 North Carolina Super…
Were you involved in a car accident with a careless driver in North Carolina? Once you’ve presented all the information available to the at-fault driver’s insurance company, you may face a delay while the insurance adjuster evaluates the claim and considers whether to offer a settlement. An insurance settlement offer…
One of the first things you need to know is that North Carolina’s statute of limitations will substantially affect the personal injury case timeline. This law allows a three-year period from the date of the accident in which to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this filing deadline,…
You count on your insurance provider to be there when the unexpected happens, such as a car accident. An insurer that fails to honor its contractual obligations and denies a claim payment it owes may be violating the law by acting in bad faith. Holding an insurance company responsible for…
