According to Pew Research, a whopping “35% of teens have some experience with dating or romantic relationships”. That is a vast number of young people engaging in romantic and sexual relations in the U.S. every day. However, did you know that some of these relationships can...
Liability is important in a car accident because it determines who is required to pay compensation to the other party, and how much. Liability can get a little complicated however and isn’t necessarily an all-or-nothing deal. In many situations, one driver is mostly at fault,...
According to the CDC, the cost of medical care and productivity losses caused by motor vehicle accidents in 2017 “exceeded $75 billion” dollars. That’s a huge price tag by anyone’s standards. Fortunately, car insurance can help alleviate a lot of this financial burden. Also, keep...
ER’s are unquestionably one of the most chaotic places in a hospital. This is even more true on busy days when there is a multitude of patients coming in that need immediate care. There’s no question that ER doctors definitely don’t have an easy job. Having...
According to the USFEF, there are over 40 million lawsuits filed each year in the United States. Lawsuits have clearly been booming in recent years, and that is exactly why it’s more important than ever to brush up on your legal know-how. Today we’re going...
Construction is possibly the highest-risk industry one can work. The nature of the jobs are very dangerous, and they require extensive training and safety measures. Although they are fairly common, The Cochran Firm believes that the majority of construction accidents can be prevented. Too many...
When was the last time you actually paused and read the pool rules? If you’re like the majority of Americans, it has probably been a while. However, the ever-present aluminum signs posted in nation-wide aquatic facilities remind us that the fun-filled, Summer activity can be...
Every year thousands of new products hit the market. As consumers, it’s easy to assume that these products have undergone proper testing and are safe. However, that is not always the case. To regulate the release of these new products and ensure their continued safety...
Compared to the average 2.5 ton car, semi-trucks weigh an average of 40 tons. This vulnerability of smaller vehicles makes it no surprise that when a semi-truck and automobile collide, severe injuries and fatalities occur. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only...
There are a variety of ways that a construction accident can occur. Whether you are working on site or just a pedestrian passing by. You can get injured from falling debris, falls, electrocutions, explosions or burns, slips and falls, machinery accidents, getting trapped, overexertion, or...