As summer approaches and weather in North Carolina grows warmer, more motorcyclists will be on the roads. Whether you are a driver in Raleigh, Fayetteville, or Wilmington, it is important to understand how to share the road with motorcyclists to prevent motorcycle accidents. Be especially cautious on summer weekends when…
Were you injured at work recently? Are you confused about your options for obtaining benefits through a workers’ compensation claim? We often hear clients express worries about losing their jobs if they file a workers’ compensation claim. At Hardison & Cochran, we want to emphasize that there are laws to…
It is almost prom season for high school students across North Carolina. Teens in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington, and other cities throughout the state will be getting ready for prom by making plans with friends and significant others. While prom night should be an exciting time for high school students, it…
RALEIGH, N.C. – Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard announced today that Hardison & Cochran Attorneys at Law will provide financial support to sponsor a competitive moot court team. The firm’s gift will make it possible for a group of students to compete at the Seigenthaler -Sutherland Cup National First…
Glyphosate has been used since the 1970s as an herbicide, manufactured by Monsanto and sold under the name Roundup. Farmers prefer to use glyphosate as a pesticide because it kills weeds effectively without harming their crops. In March of 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division…
Car accidents happen with alarming regularity throughout North Carolina, and are often the result of reckless or negligent behaviors on the part of other drivers. Even a seemingly minor crash or collision can leave you with injuries that have the potential to jeopardize your health and wellbeing. Whiplash is one…
There are tens of thousands of collisions every year in North Carolina. In 2015, there were 119,173 vehicle accidents, with 123,589 people injured and 1,380 deaths. The number of accidents in North Carolina has unfortunately been increasing in the recent years. Most people have a general idea of what comes…
Hardison & Cochran is pleased to announce that our managing partner Benjamin T. Cochran has been named as a 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyer. This is the third year in a row and eighth time overall that Mr. Cochran has been recognized by Super Lawyers. He was selected for inclusion…
If you are in a car accident for the first time, you may have a lot of questions about what your insurance pays for, how insurance adjusters evaluate damage and whether or not your premiums will go up. If you live in North Carolina and register a car, you are…
On-the-job accidents can happen in any occupation. When they do, you could be left with injuries that are serious, requiring ongoing medical care while preventing you from working. If your injuries are severe, you may have lasting disabilities that affect your earning potential in the years to come. North Carolina…
