Motorists convicted of multiple DWIs or extreme intoxication behind the wheel are typically the only drivers required to have an ignition interlock alcohol breath tester installed on their vehicles in North Carolina. On a second offense of driving while intoxicated in which the driver’s blood-alcohol content is .15 percent or…
Two million traumatic brain injuries are reported every year, and every five seconds, someone sustains a permanently disabling head injury, according to The Center for Head Injury Services. Roughly 70,000 to 90,000 people who survive traumatic brain injuries will develop lifelong disabilities, requiring them to learn new methods for communicating…
WFMY News reported last night that a worker died in an on-the-job accident at the Winston-Salem Innovation Quarter job site. The article states that “the incident has been classified as an accidental workplace death” and is under current investigation. Unfortunately, this is not the only fatal workplace accident a North Carolina…
The Charlotte Observer reported yesterday that boating groups are calling for stricter safety precautions for boating in North Carolina due to the three fatalities that occurred over the weekend and the many others that have occurred this season. The article mentioned that “operator inattention and inexperience” cause the most boating…
Did you know that victims of medical malpractice in the United States are obtaining more compensation for their losses today than they have in years before? In a summary of its analysis of medical malpractice payouts in 2014 as recorded by the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), the medical malpractice…
With 68% of American households owning dogs, it is clear they are man’s best friend. Yet even the most friendly animals will bite if mistreated, provoked or put in a defensive situation. An estimated 4.5 million people in the U.S. suffer dog bites each year, according to the U.S. Centers…
WNCN reports that on June 23rd, a worker at the Purolator Filters plant in Fayetteville passed away while working, possibly due to the high temperatures North Carolina has been experiencing recently. The article states that The North Carolina Department of Labor will carry out an investigation of the tragic incident. As…
On Monday, June 22nd, Hardison & Cochran was one of the proud sponsors of the 9th Annual Raleigh Area NFFF Golf Tournament held by the The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The tournament took place at 10:00 AM at the beautiful Bentwinds Country Club in Fuquay-Varina. The NFFF, based in Maryland, is a non-profit organization…
Congratulations to our managing partner, Ben Cochran for snagging a spot on this year’s “Top 40 under 40” list released by The National Trial Lawyers. According to the website, the “Top 40 under 40” is a professional organization that can be joined by invitation only. In order to receive this invitation, the…
By now you’ve heard about the danger posed by young adults’ use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices while behind the wheel of a car and distracted driving. Cell phones, tablets, computers and other devices in teens’ bedrooms are also a danger when they contribute to drowsy driving….
