If you’ve been hurt in an accident and already had a medical condition, you might worry that your prior health history will limit your ability to recover compensation. Insurance companies often lean into that fear; they might suggest that a prior injury or chronic condition means you can’t bring a…
Brain damage and spinal cord injuries can lead to a permanent condition called paralysis that significantly changes a person’s life. “Paralysis” is an umbrella term for the loss of sensation and mobility arising from an incident or condition. However, different types of paralysis, like paraplegia and quadriplegia, can impact a…
One of the core legal principles in North Carolina personal injury cases is the concept of negligence. The idea of negligence is that someone who fails their legal duty to use reasonable care to avoid injuring others is responsible for the harm they cause. Many North Carolina personal injury cases…
Some legal disputes in North Carolina lead to lawsuits, where people seek compensation or other forms of relief through the court system. However, lawsuits can quickly become lengthy and costly processes for everyone involved. Both sides must cover legal fees, gather evidence, and dedicate significant time to arguing their cases…
Many motorcycle crashes are caused by automobile drivers who fail to see motorcyclists Hardison & Cochran Attorneys at Law is promoting motorcycle safety in North Carolina by giving away free magnets reminding drivers to keep alert for motorcycles. The bumper sticker-style magnets contain the simple safety message “Look for Motorcycles.” …
How does an accident affect your life in North Carolina? The truth is that a serious accident will affect your life physically and financially. Recovery from the physical harm of an accident can take months. But that’s not the only challenge accident victims face. There is also the often-overlooked financial…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives hundreds of thousands of reports each year about consumer injuries and deaths linked to defective medical devices. It also announces dozens of recalls of potentially dangerous products annually. If you believe you’ve been harmed by a defective medical device, you may have…
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…
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…
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…
