Social media and video platforms have truly exploded in popularity over the years, creating more and more opportunities for content creation. Many people now create social media posts and blog articles as their full-time job. While making content, however, it’s important to familiarize yourself with...
The holidays are a great time of the year. Nothing is better than spending time with family, eating comfort food, and enjoying holiday decorations. Unfortunately, however, the holidays can also involve injuries and accidents. Icy walkways and slippery floors can easily lead to a slip-and-fall. It’s...
Did you know that elder abuse is a lot more common than you might think? In fact, the CDC (Center For Disease Control And Prevention) reports that “1 in 10 people aged 60 and older who live at home” have experienced abuse. That is a...
Today, we will go over an extremely important topic — birth injury. Specifically, the cases in which birth injury can become medical malpractice. If you’re an expecting mother, father, or simply a family member, you should be familiar with this topic. It’s important to know your...
Most people have at least one encounter with a police officer in their life. This could be a routine check at an event, being pulled over while driving, or any other number of situations. The most important thing to remember, however, is to stay calm....
Construction work is the backbone of every urban business district, every shopping center, and every apartment complex in the U.S. After all, you can’t have any of these things without crews of workers first building them. In fact, there are about 7.6 million construction employees...
Have you ever gotten a sudden hand cramp while writing? Or felt a pang in your elbow after overexerting yourself while playing sports? All of these are signals that your body is sending you to let you know that it needs a break. Strains can...
Undergoing treatment for a serious illness or disease is one of the most difficult things that a person can face. Every year in the U.S., millions of people visit a physician to address a health concern that they’re battling. Everyone hopes that they’re getting the...
Did you know? According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there were approximately 4,764 fatal work injuries” recorded in the US in 2020. Unfortunately, a very large portion of these occurred as a result of construction accidents. Heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and a chaotic work area...
Choosing whether or not to move forward with a lawsuit is a big decision for anybody. Here at the Cochran Firm Philadelphia office, we know that better than most. In some cases, however, it can mean the difference between shouldering years of medical bills and...