North Carolina law requires drivers to stop and notify the police if they are involved in a car accident that causes personal injury, death, or more than $1,000 in property damage. Local police will respond to accident reports on city streets. Either the North Carolina Highway Patrol or local law…
Nursing is a physically demanding job. Nurses often suffer work-related injuries and illnesses that require costly medical treatment and time off work. If you have sustained serious injuries while performing your job as a nurse or healthcare worker, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical…
Were you involved in a car accident with a careless driver in North Carolina? Once you’ve presented all the information available to the at-fault driver’s insurance company, you may face a delay while the insurance adjuster evaluates the claim and considers whether to offer a settlement. An insurance settlement offer…
Most workers in North Carolina who sustain injuries in a workplace accident and cannot immediately return to work are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include payment of all medical bills related to a workplace injury and reimbursement of a portion of wages lost while disabled and…
When pursuing a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina, you will be required to complete several forms. The various forms ensure that the North Carolina Industrial Commission, which administers the workers’ compensation insurance system, has the relevant information from injured workers making claims for benefits. Below, we discuss some of…
Kenneth L. Hardison, who is our Of Counsel and personal injury attorney based in North Carolina, is here to share the four biggest lessons that accident victims must be aware of. Being a well-known and respected name in the field of law, he has come across many accident victims and…
Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to congratulate attorney Carter Whittington on his elevation to the position of partner at the law firm. Mr. Whittington focuses his law practice on workers’ compensation cases and helping injured workers in North Carolina seek the medical treatment and other benefits needed…
Workers’ compensation benefits are generally not taxable in North Carolina. If you are a North Carolina worker who suffers an injury or illness related to your job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Employer-provided workers’ compensation insurance pays the cost of medical care and provides weekly checks to replace…
One of the first things you need to know is that North Carolina’s 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 else’s 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 Carolina’s premises liability laws. Premises liability provides individuals with a means…
