Holiday gatherings and parties are times when many adults drink a glass or two of wine or champagne or cup of eggnog to celebrate the occasion. For many people, enjoying the holidays with friends and family and drinking alcohol go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, alcohol-related traffic accidents increase during the holidays. If…
The holidays bring people together. From college students traveling home over break to grandparents traveling to see their loved ones, there is one thing that is absolutely true about the holiday season: there are more people on the road. With more traffic, the likelihood of being involved in an accident…
The cold weather months are quickly approaching, and with them come wind, snow, rain, ice, and other wintry precipitation. While accidents happen in Raleigh year-round, there are certain accidents that are much more prevalent during the winter. Here is a look at common cold weather accidents and injuries, and safety…
The excellent legal representation delivered by the North Carolina law firm of Hardison & Cochran continues to receive positive recognition. For the second year in a row, Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law appears in Best Law Firms, the annual ranking compiled by U.S. News & World Report and Best…
This week in North Carolina we have seen two harrowing examples of negligent driving accidents that remind us of how careful and alert we need to be on the road. On Monday, two people tending to a dog that had been hit and left by another negligent driver were hit…
Halloween is supposed to be a fun day for kids and parents. Unfortunately, Halloween also presents a number of potential child safety hazards and children may be injured through no fault of their own. To help keep your kids safe this Halloween, consider the “Five Cs” of Halloween safety tips:…
Many of these injuries require extended medical care and may result in an employee’s temporary or permanent disability. In North Carolina, most businesses with more than three employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation provides “no-fault” benefits to injured employees in the event of a workplace-related accident….
Transportation Safety as School Year Continues When the school year begins, parents usually worry about whether children will get good grades or make the school’s athletic teams. They also spend an inordinate amount of time worrying about school clothes and supplies. Transportation safety, on the other hand, typically receives little…
Over the past few days in North Carolina, we have seen an unfortunate number of automobile-related incidents. Yesterday, WNCN reported that a 12-year-old was struck by a vehicle while crossing Old Stage Road in Wake County. The article notes that he suffered non-life threatening injuries and that the investigation is…
For most people, applying to obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is a daunting process. The sheer volume of data requested to complete a claim application means there are plenty of chances to make a mistake that results in denial. The Social Security Administration (SSA) says more than half of…
