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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….

WNCN reported today that the NC DMV will begin testing their new online driver license renewal technology. This could prevent us from having to stand in those notoriously long lines! The DMV calls this new type of license “more secure and durable,” not to mention far more convenient to obtain. Drivers…