Glyphosate has been used since the 1970s as an herbicide, manufactured by Monsanto and sold under the name Roundup. Farmers prefer to use glyphosate as a pesticide because it kills weeds effectively without harming their crops. In March of 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division…
Car accidents happen with alarming regularity throughout North Carolina, and are often the result of reckless or negligent behaviors on the part of other drivers. Even a seemingly minor crash or collision can leave you with injuries that have the potential to jeopardize your health and wellbeing. Whiplash is one…
There are tens of thousands of collisions every year in North Carolina. In 2015, there were 119,173 vehicle accidents, with 123,589 people injured and 1,380 deaths. The number of accidents in North Carolina has unfortunately been increasing in the recent years. Most people have a general idea of what comes…
Hardison & Cochran is pleased to announce that our managing partner Benjamin T. Cochran has been named as a 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyer. This is the third year in a row and eighth time overall that Mr. Cochran has been recognized by Super Lawyers. He was selected for inclusion…
If you are in a car accident for the first time, you may have a lot of questions about what your insurance pays for, how insurance adjusters evaluate damage and whether or not your premiums will go up. If you live in North Carolina and register a car, you are…
On-the-job accidents can happen in any occupation. When they do, you could be left with injuries that are serious, requiring ongoing medical care while preventing you from working. If your injuries are severe, you may have lasting disabilities that affect your earning potential in the years to come. North Carolina…
Personal injuries often occur when you least expect them. Even a seemingly minor accident can result in injuries that are disruptive to your life. You could be unable to work and facing significant medical expenses. If your life has been turned upside down by an accident caused by someone else,…
When you leave the driveway in the morning, you never expect that the day will include a car crash—much less an accident involving an uninsured driver. But car accidents and injuries are an everyday occurrence in North Carolina. Even the safest drivers can sustain severe injuries in collisions caused by…
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can get the best of even the most organized and responsible of people, leaving individuals happily frazzled and wondering how they will possibly finish wrapping the presents in time. During the rush of the holiday season, another thing that can be forgotten…
It’s that time of year again: the tree is decorated, the lights are hung, and regardless of your personal traditions or beliefs, there is a good chance you will be invited to an office holiday party. While work holiday parties are a great chance to connect with coworkers and celebrate…
