It’s that time of year again! The school buses are rolling out, the pencils are being sharpened and the young minds are learning. It’s school time in North Carolina. Following are 10 steps you can take to ensure your child’s school year is a safe and productive one. Teach your…
Each Tuesday of the past four weeks we have been sending out the Hardison & Cochran weekly Motorcycle E-Newsletter out to folks we’ve met at events we’ve attended such as the Freedom Biker Church Open House and the Rocky Mount Harley Davidson Bike Night. Below is a taste of what our…
The cost of hiring a lawyer to handle your vehicle damage claim is generally not practical. The cost of direct attorney assistance is too high. Even a lawsuit without a lawyer’s assistance may not be a reasonable option. A lawsuit takes time. When your primary objective is to get your…
Insurance companies and agents doing business in North Carolina are required to offer Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Combined Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. You are not required to purchase this type of coverage. If you choose not to purchase it, you must reject this coverage in writing per North Carolina Department of…
Dehydration happens when the patient is losing more water than they are taking in. Many nursing home residents do not drink enough water. Mostly, they do not recognize how much water they need. So, it is important that the nursing home encourage nursing home residents to drink as much water…
According to a study released today by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) the diabetes drug, Avandia, poses a higher risk of heart problems, strokes and deaths that the competing drug, Actos. The lead author on the study was Dr. David Graham. Graham, who is a scientist for the Food…
Today, we interviewed Benjamin Cochran, our Managing Partner, workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyer based in North Carolina. We have chosen to delve into the most commonly asked inquiries regarding workers’ compensation. If you have any questions that are not covered here, please feel free to ask them in the…
The following is an excerpt from Ken Hardison’s book, The Ultimate Guide to Buying Auto Insurance in NC. If you would like to request a free copy, please click here or give us a call at 1-800-600-7969. Insurance companies evaluate each applicant individually. A variety of factors are used to…
Every patient in the nursing home has the legal right to be treated with respect. Nursing home residents have certain statutory rights. These rights include: To be treated with consideration, respect and full recognition of personal dignity and individuality; To receive care, treatment, and services that are adequate and appropriate…
What is Reglan? Reglan is an oral medication which is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. It can also be used to remedy heartburn over a short period of time. Reglan is used to treat heartburn when other medicines have failed to work. Reglan can also…
