The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation System is a complicated one. Even after hours of research, an injured employee may be confused as to his or her rights after and on-the-job injury. During the course of their research they may start asking questions of friends or family. This is where it…
The month of March is designated as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) conducts a national public awareness campaign to highlight the importance of recognizing the impact of brain injuries on victims and their families. Every nine seconds, someone in the…
With the arrival of 2018, there are many big changes to keep in mind for those approaching retirement age. The tax code has changed, the estate tax threshold has doubled, and there are even new Social Security rules. Social Security has two components: benefits for retirees and benefits for people…
It is important to understand how North Carolina workers’ compensation rules apply if you have been injured in a workplace accident. In North Carolina, any business with three or more employees, whether they’re corporations, sole proprietorships, LLCs, or partnerships, must either get workers’ compensation insurance or be approved as self-insured…
Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce that attorney John Paul Godwin has been elevated to partner at the law firm. Mr. Godwin focuses his legal practice on plaintiff’s personal injury cases and has obtained a number of substantial settlements for injury victims. As a personal injury…
Making the decision to place a parent or elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is one many North Carolina families will face. Many families find themselves confronting the decision after a loved one’s life-changing injury or health crisis. It’s important to know the questions to…
For many of us, the Thanksgiving holiday includes festive get-togethers with family or friends and plates heaped with our favorite foods. For some, the day requires extensive planning that involves travel across multiple states. It is important to make safety a priority, as car accidents and injuries typically increase during…
Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to appear on the list of Best Law Firms compiled by U.S. News and Best Lawyers® for the fourth year in a row. Hardison & Cochran is included on the 2018 Best Law Firms’ list in the field of Workers’ Compensation—claimants for…
Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to offer financial sponsorship to two teams of Campbell Law students to take part in the American Bar Association Negotiation Competition in New York City. Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard, who announced the sponsorships, said Hardison & Cochran had paved…
Imagine that you place an order for a hot new product. When it arrives at your door, you tear open the box only to find that the thing you spent your hard-earned money on is damaged and not working. If you are like most people, this is a situation that…
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