More than 80,000 workers in North Carolina suffered a nonfatal injury or illness on the job in a recent year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you’ve been injured or have developed a work-related illness, you may have questions about what benefits you can claim through workers’ compensation….
Public awareness campaigns and legislation over the last few decades have focused on the dangers of drinking and driving, but any kind of impairment makes it unsafe to drive. Unfortunately, our nation is seeing an uptick in drugged driving, especially driving under the influence of marijuana, which is leading to…
An injured worker in North Carolina who does not expect to be able to return to work may consider retirement if he or she is old enough or has the required number of years on the job. However, retiring while receiving workers’ compensation benefits may have a detrimental impact on…
People injured in car accidents often face significant financial hardships. One of the most common questions that accident victims ask is how much to expect from a car accident settlement. The honest answer is that it depends on many factors including the severity of the injuries, the degree of fault,…
Before you can recover compensation for the injuries you suffered in a car accident, you’ll have to prove that the other driver was responsible for the crash. Establishing fault in car accidents—even rear-end crashes—can be complicated. If you’ve been hurt in a rear-end collision, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Hardison…
North Carolina law firm recognized in the field of workers’ compensation—claimants Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to be recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Law Firms compiled by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. Hardison & Cochran is recognized as a Tier 1 firm…
Recovery from a serious injury does not always move in a straight line. Many people suffer setbacks along the way that have a negative impact on their daily lives, including their ability to work for a living. For an individual who has suffered a workplace injury and who is receiving…
As the new employee on your first day on the job, you’re likely to feel a combination of excitement and anxiety as you learn how to perform your duties. Unfortunately, you’re also more likely to be injured during the first several days of a new job. Even if you are…
As summer stretches toward its second half and tourism destinations reopen after the pandemic-driven 2020 travel season, many of us are planning vacations. Workers who have been stuck at home because of work injuries may wonder whether they can take a vacation while receiving workers’ compensation. Since you are off…
Sometimes the responsible party in a personal injury case turns out to be the local government – such as a work crew or individual employee or a work crew that was negligent. In such cases, you may need to file a claim for compensation against the city or other governmental…
