Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others, according to the Autism Society. Approximately 3.5 million Americans have autism and it affects people in different ways and in varying…
If you are injured on the job, or become ill as a result of your job, you may be entitled to benefits from the North Carolina workers’ compensation system. In theory, applying for benefits and being approved for those benefits should be simple. However, in reality, navigating the workers’ compensation…
Adam Bridwell, a workers’ compensation attorney at Hardison & Cochran, has recently earned a Board-Certification in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law. The “Board-Certified” title is given to those North Carolina lawyers who must meet the following requirements: (1) the applicant must be licensed and in good standing to practice law…
No doubt, you have people who depend on you. Your significant other, children, coworkers and even your pets. As the Holiday season ramps up and you begin to go to parties and family get-togethers, the last thing you want to be is sick. Additionally, since its likely you’ll be around…
Welcome to not only our new home for blogging, but our brand new website! The Hardison & Cochran Blog, which previously was located on a Blogger format, is now within our website. It allows for the information we provide each week to be stationed at a one stop shop so…
When a North Carolina worker is injured on the job, they expect the benefits of workers’ compensation to cover the expenses, but many do not know that workers’ compensation benefits may limit their ability to obtain compensation. In some cases of an on the job injury, a third-party liability claim…
FairWarning.org, a website dedicated to providing journalism on issues of health, safety and corporate conduct, recently covered a topic that might be the most hotly debated within the circle of motorcycle riders. Yes, helmets. This article isn’t so much on the laws and the freedom on choice of wearing or not wearing…
For the fourth time in as many years, Ben Cochran, Managing Partner of Hardison & Cochran, made the cut as a North Carolina Rising Star as decided by the North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. To be named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an attorney must be either 40 years old…
Today is Presidents’ Day in the United States. If you didn’t know, the holiday was expanded under President Nixon to honor all past U.S. Presidents. While we celebrate all of our past Presidents, we’d like to take a closer look at those who practiced law before taking the highest office…
Drug compounding is under the spotlight after a deadly breakout of fungal meningitis has caused 12 deaths and 112 cases across 7 states, including North Carolina. All of the cases involve a steroid injection given to patients with back pain. As ABC News reports, the specific strain causing the outbreak…
