Recovery from a serious injury does not always move in a straight line. Many people suffer setbacks along the way that have a negative impact on their daily lives, including their ability to work for a living. For an individual who has suffered a workplace injury and who is receiving…
As the new employee on your first day on the job, you’re likely to feel a combination of excitement and anxiety as you learn how to perform your duties. Unfortunately, you’re also more likely to be injured during the first several days of a new job. Even if you are…
As summer moves forward and more people plan trips, many injured workers wonder: “Can I go on vacation while receiving workers’ compensation?” The answer is yes, but only if your plans do not interfere with your medical recovery or create the impression that you are no longer disabled. At Hardison…
Sometimes the responsible party in a personal injury case turns out to be the local government – such as a work crew or individual employee or a work crew that was negligent. In such cases, you may need to file a claim for compensation against the city or other governmental…
Unless you have experienced the loss of a loved one in a car accident, you can’t truly know the shock, sorrow, and overwhelming emotions it causes. If you find yourself dealing with this traumatic, life-changing experience, you may wonder how to go on and what should happen next. At Hardison &…
Federal rules adopted last year to require electronic logging devices in commercial trucks are expected to ensure that truck drivers take mandatory rest breaks and reduce truck accidents caused by drowsy driving. The automated logging devices are expected to reduce the possibility that truck drivers would skip mandatory rest breaks…
Though car accidents and other serious accidents happen every day, relatively few people have gone through a full personal injury claim and lawsuit seeking compensation for their losses. This has led some people who deserve compensation for their injuries to have some incorrect assumptions about personal injury claims. The attorneys…
A safety feature in some cars that automatically stops the vehicles from backing into other objects is the best advanced driver assistance system available for reducing insurance claims, says a nonprofit group dedicated to reducing accidents and injuries from car crashes. Researchers from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found that vehicles…
Some people who receive workers’ compensation benefits feel like their life is on hold. As they go through treatment to recover from their injuries, they know they won’t be able to return to their former line of work. But they’re afraid they will lose benefits if they quit a job…
Below are six sometimes-forgotten driving safety tips that will likely make you think, “Yes, of course.” Reminders are always helpful, and we at Hardison & Cochran Attorneys at Law in Raleigh, NC, hope these important road safety tips will prove beneficial to you or someone you care about. Do Away…
