State law in North Carolina says to report a car accident if it has caused personal injury, death or property damage. Police officers or Highway Patrol troopers who respond to your call are to complete and file an accident report, which is forwarded to the North Carolina Division of Motor…
Hardison & Cochran is proud to announce that three attorneys have been included in the 2025 The Best Lawyers in America® Lists, a testament to their professionalism and dedication to their respective legal fields. Benjamin T. Cochran (Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants) – 2025 will mark Cochran’s 12th year landing…
State car insurance laws operate as either an at-fault system or a no-fault system, depending on the state. North Carolina has an at-fault auto insurance system. In an at-fault state, a driver who causes a car accident is financially responsible for the losses caused. Drivers and passengers who are injured…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives several hundred thousand reports every year of consumer injuries and deaths with suspected links to defective medical devices. It also announces recalls of dozens of potentially dangerous medical devices annually. If you know or suspect you have suffered harm from a defective…
A traffic accident can happen at any time. If you suffered injuries in a crash during work hours, you may wonder who will pay for your medical bills or other losses. Workers’ compensation may apply after a work-related car accident in North Carolina, but you could run into challenges from…
Hardison & Cochran is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been recognized by the North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for their legal work in the state. Ben Cochran, a seasoned attorney handling NC Workers’ Compensation and NC Personal Injury cases, has been selected to the 2024 North Carolina Super…
Advances in technology, the pandemic, and changes in workplace practices have all contributed to an increase in employees working remotely or telecommuting. In 2022, about one-third of employed people in the U.S. worked from home on an average day, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says. Remote workers who are…
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…
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…
