Author: Benjamin Cochran

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…

Advances in technology, the pandemic, and changes in workplace practices have all contributed to an increase in employees working remotely or telecommuting. In 2022, about one-third of employed people in the U.S. worked from home on an average day, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says. Remote workers who are…

North Carolina law requires drivers to stop and notify the police if they are involved in a car accident that causes personal injury, death, or more than $1,000 in property damage. Local police will respond to accident reports on city streets. Either the North Carolina Highway Patrol or local law…

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…

Most workers in North Carolina who sustain injuries in a workplace accident and cannot immediately return to work are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include payment of all medical bills related to a workplace injury and reimbursement of a portion of wages lost while disabled and…