Author: Hardison & Cochran

Getting into an accident with a tractor trailer is one of the greatest fears for many motorists. The sheer size of 18 wheelers and other large trucks makes some drivers flinch when big trucks rumble past on the interstate. The wind alone created by some of these monsters can make…

Dog bites are a serious concern. About 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year and half of the victims are children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost one in five of the victims who are bitten require medical attention for dog bite related injuries….

It’s not hard to understand that, given the size and weight of tractor trailers and other large commercial motor vehicles, getting into a truck accident represents a dangerous situation. A truck accident poses a serious risk of catastrophic injury or death. In a collision involving a truck weighing 10,000 pounds…

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…

North Carolina has been active in encouraging nursing homes to curb the use of antipsychotic drugs to sedate nursing home patients. Still, too many nursing homes load elderly dementia patients with antipsychotics rather than hire adequate staff to care for the patients. Antipsychotic drugs are approved to treat people with…

Recent news reports about North Carolina’s law against texting while driving indicate that the law has had little effect on curbing distracted driving in the Tar Heel State.  Distracted drivers remain a serious threat on North Carolina highways. Reports by TV stations in the Triangle, Triad and Charlotte areas quoting…

North Carolina like other states is undergoing a significant demographic change as the state’s 2.4 million baby boomers reach retirement age. In the next two decades, the segment of the state’s population ages 75 to 84 will be the fastest growing group among those ages 65 and older. Wake County…