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road sign warning of a soft shoulder

Truck accidents caused by soft road shoulders in North Carolina often result in severe injuries or loss of life. If you’ve been hurt in this type of crash, contact Hardison & Cochran | Injury & Workers Comp Lawyers. Our team understands the complicated liability issues these accidents involve and is…

Man Playing Chess

When seeking workers’ compensation benefits, it’s important to know that insurance companies are out to protect their profits, not help you receive the financial support you deserve. They may use various delay tactics to slow down your claim, hoping you’ll give up or accept less than you deserve. In the…

Young Woman with Physical disability

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…

workers compensation form

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…

workers compensation form with pen and glasses

When you’ve been injured on the job in North Carolina, understanding your rights is key. One of the most important distinctions is between temporary disability vs. permanent disability. These terms refer to two different categories of compensation that serve different purposes, have different eligibility criteria, and offer varying levels of…

Man driving

People let friends borrow their cars all the time. Unfortunately, this friendly gesture can have liability implications in a car accident. Since car insurance in North Carolina covers specific vehicles, the auto insurance of the vehicle owner will likely have liability if someone borrowed the car and caused an accident….