One of the first things you need to know is that North Carolinaโs statute of limitations will substantially affect the personal injury case timeline. This law allows a three-year period from the date of the accident in which to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this filing deadline,…
Have you been injured in an accident on someone elseโs property? If so, you may have questions about when property owners are liable for accidents and injuries. In certain situations, you may seek compensation for your losses under North Carolinaโs premises liability laws. Premises liability provides individuals with a means…
Workersโ compensation is meant to support an employee until he or she recovers from a work-related injury or illness and is fit enough to return to work. If you are healthy enough to work a second job while receiving workersโ compensation, you can expect the workersโ comp insurance administrator to…
Distracted driving involves any action that takes a motoristโs attention away from the primary task. It includes diverting the driverโs eyes from the road, disrupting mental focus on the task of operating a motor vehicle or taking hands off the wheel. More than 3,100 people died in car collisions caused…
Hardison & Cochran is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Americaยฎ and another has been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watchยฎ in America. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided…
Hardison & Cochran is proud to partner with the Autism Society of North Carolina and Carolina Athletics Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, is conducting a giveaway of four tickets to the 2023 Autism Awareness Game in Chapel Hill. The college football game will feature a matchup of high-powered offenses…
Most personal injury cases โ claims by victims of car accidents, truck accidents, defective products, slip and fall accidents โ are settled out of court. Plaintiffs can save time and money when they can settle their cases without having to go to trial. When youโre represented by a Hardison &…
If youโve suffered a permanent disability that prevents you from working, you may have the right to receive disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. Although this program provides monthly financial payments to qualifying applicants, SSDI recipients may also qualify for other state and federal benefits. SSDI Defined…
People who suffer serious traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often experience lifelong health complications. TBIs are often caused by a forceful blow or jolt to the head and are common in car accidents, falls, and other hard impacts to the head. A TBI can permanently alter a personโs cognitive and physical…
You may have a personal injury claim if you suffered injuries in an accident or incident caused by someone elseโs carelessness or misconduct. If you sustained a significant injury, you may have a right to pursue compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you believe…
