Most workers in North Carolina who sustain injuries in a workplace accident and cannot immediately return to work are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include payment of all medical bills related to a workplace injury and reimbursement of a portion of wages lost while disabled and…
When pursuing a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina, you will be required to complete several forms. The various forms ensure that the North Carolina Industrial Commission, which administers the workers’ compensation insurance system, has the relevant information from injured workers making claims for benefits. Below, we discuss some of…
Kenneth L. Hardison, who is our Of Counsel and personal injury attorney based in North Carolina, is here to share the four biggest lessons that accident victims must be aware of. Being a well-known and respected name in the field of law, he has come across many accident victims and…
Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to congratulate attorney Carter Whittington on his elevation to the position of partner at the law firm. Mr. Whittington focuses his law practice on workers’ compensation cases and helping injured workers in North Carolina seek the medical treatment and other benefits needed…
Workers’ compensation benefits are generally not taxable in North Carolina. If you are a North Carolina worker who suffers an injury or illness related to your job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Employer-provided workers’ compensation insurance pays the cost of medical care and provides weekly checks to replace…
One of the first things you need to know is that North Carolina’s statute of limitations will substantially affect the personal injury case timeline. This law allows a three-year period from the date of the accident in which to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this filing deadline,…
Have you been injured in an accident on someone else’s property? If so, you may have questions about when property owners are liable for accidents and injuries. In certain situations, you may seek compensation for your losses under North Carolina’s premises liability laws. Premises liability provides individuals with a means…
Workers’ compensation is meant to support an employee until he or she recovers from a work-related injury or illness and is fit enough to return to work. If you are healthy enough to work a second job while receiving workers’ compensation, you can expect the workers’ comp insurance administrator to…
Distracted driving involves any action that takes a motorist’s attention away from the primary task. It includes diverting the driver’s eyes from the road, disrupting mental focus on the task of operating a motor vehicle or taking hands off the wheel. More than 3,100 people died in car collisions caused…
Hardison & Cochran is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and another has been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided…
