Public awareness campaigns and legislation over the last few decades have focused on the dangers of drinking and driving, but any impairment makes it unsafe to drive. Unfortunately, our nation is seeing an uptick in drugged driving, especially driving under the influence of marijuana, which is leading to accidents and…
An injured worker in North Carolina who does not expect to be able to return to work may consider retirement if he or she is old enough or has the required number of years on the job. However, retiring while receiving workers’ compensation benefits may have a detrimental impact on…
People injured in car accidents often face significant financial hardships. One of the most common questions that accident victims ask is how much to expect from a car accident settlement. The honest answer is that it depends on many factors including the severity of the injuries, the degree of fault,…
Before you can recover compensation for the injuries you suffered in a car accident, you’ll have to prove that the other driver was responsible for the crash. Establishing fault in car accidents—even rear-end crashes—can be complicated. If you’ve been hurt in a rear-end collision, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Hardison…
North Carolina law firm recognized in the field of workers’ compensation—claimants Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to be recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Law Firms compiled by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. Hardison & Cochran is recognized as a Tier 1 firm…
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 &…
