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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 19-Aug-2022

  Carbon Monoxide - A Hidden Danger

  Whenever people operate vehicles, machines, or appliances that burn fuel in an enclosed space or with improper ventilation, it may create a hidden danger: carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (“CO”) is a colorless, odorless, and ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 18-Aug-2022

  Raise a Voice Against Injustice - Claims of Sexual Abuse in Southern Baptist Affiliated Churches

  On May 22, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (“SBC”) released a 288-page report by Guidepost Solutions, detailing the results of its independent investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 8-Aug-2022

  Employees' Rights in Explosion Cases

  On Friday morning, July 29th, a large oil tank exploded at an oil well storage facility in Flora, Mississippi, in Madison County. According to media reports, the property is owned by W.S. Red Hancock Inc., and workers were doing maintenance when the ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 5-Jun-2020

  Attorney Glenda Cochran Re-Selected to Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for Alabama List

  Our founding attorney, Glenda Cochran, is once again included in the Top 100 High Stakes Litigators list for Alabama. Ms. Cochran was re-selected to the list based on her years of exceptional advocacy, litigation success, ethical standards, and ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 27-May-2020

  Two Injured After Janesville House Explosion

  Two individuals were taken to a hospital after a house explosion in Janesville. According to the Janesville Police Department, the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak and a lit cigarette. One of the injured individuals said they smelled gas ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 26-May-2020

  Ogden Couple Suffers Burns After Travel Trailer Explosion

  An Ogden couple suffered second- and third-degree burns after an explosion in a travel trailer last Thursday afternoon. According to news sources, the Weber Fire District and Ogden Fire Department both reported to a Super 8 hotel after reports of a ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 12-May-2020

  Home Fire Explosion Injures San Antonio Man

  A San Antonio man was saved by two neighbors after an explosion at his home set it on fire. The explosion happened late Sunday night, according to firefighters, and by the time they arrived the home was fully engulfed in flames. The man was taken to ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 7-May-2020

  Glenda Cochran Judges Cumberland School of Law's National Trial Competition

  On the weekend of February 7-9, 2020, Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law hosted Region 8 of the annual National Trial Competition (NTC) at the Jefferson County Civil Courthouse. Our very own Glenda Cochran acted as one of the judges. ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 5-May-2020

  Attorney Glenda Cochran Selected for American Trial Academy's Top Tier Lawyers Class of 2020

  We are thrilled to announce that our founding attorney Ms. Glenda Cochran was selected for national membership into the American Trial Academy: Top Tier® Lawyers Class of 2020. Only 2% of attorneys in the United States were chosen for membership ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 24-Apr-2020

  Steel & Iron Foundries Pose Serious Explosion Injury Risks

  The steel and iron industries have proud histories. In many ways, steel and iron were the economic engines that drove the development of our cities and provided work and a better life for many Americans. To this day, foundries still produce a number ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 20-Apr-2020

  Gas Industry Regulations Requiring the Replacement of Cast Iron Pipes

  In the last decade, there has been a rash of natural gas explosions in America caused by failures in cast iron pipelines. At Glenda Cochran Associates, we have represented a number of individuals injured in cast iron pipeline explosions, which are ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 6-Oct-2017

  Top 10 Attorney Award

  Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Glenda Cochran has been awarded Top 10 Alabama Personal Injury Attorney and Top 100 National Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer for 2017! These awards highlight her expertise ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 27-Sep-2016

  State of Emergency Issued After Colonial Pipeline Leak

  A massive leak from Colonial Pipeline’s Line 1 recently prompted both Alabama and Georgia to declare a state of emergency over concerns of fuel shortages after an estimated 346,000 gallons of gasoline spewed from an underground section of the ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 14-Sep-2016

  No Injuries Reported in Pascagoula Gas Plant Explosion

  Residents of Pascagoula, Mississippi were given quite a scare during the late night hours of Monday, June 27 th, 2016 when an explosion at a local gas plant shook the area, causing a massive plume of fire to shoot up and light the night sky. The ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 12-Sep-2016

  Burn Degrees

  When emergency responders and medical professionals treat a burn injury victim, they will categorize the burn injury by one degree or another. Most often, you will hear second-degree or third-degree burns, as these are the degrees that require ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 26-May-2016

  Skin Grafting: Compensation for Long-Term Injuries

  Individuals who suffer severe burns are often required to undergo extensive skin graft surgeries in order to correct and treat their injuries. Even with costly skin graft procedures, lengthy hospital stays, and ongoing care, burn injuries can leave ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 19-May-2016

  RV Stoves: What the Manufacturers Aren't Telling You

  There are currently an estimated 10 million recreational vehicles (RVs) and travel trailers in use throughout the United States and Canada. While many people enjoy the use of these vehicles on camping trips and vacations, most are unaware that a ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 14-Mar-2016

  How Much Do Burn Injury Treatments Cost?

  Burn injuries can occur at work, but also from numerous types of accidents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees who have suffered chemical burns missed at least three days of work due to chemical burns, with thermal burn victims ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 10-Mar-2016

  Student Electrocuted By Under-Secured Campus Substation To Be Represented By Glenda Cochran

  Attorney Glenda Cochran is representing a local university student who suffered serious electrical injuries after his school allegedly failed to adequately mark and secure power substations located on campus. Glenda Cochran & Associates is a ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 10-Mar-2016

  Portable Stoves Can Cause Major Explosions

  Portable stoves are convenient and are often used for outdoor gatherings, such as cookouts, tailgates, and even on camping trips. These offer a very convenient way to cook meals when there is no immediate or direct access to a standing stove. These ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 7-Mar-2016

  What Are the Effects of Zofran Use in Pregnant Mothers?

  Women who have taken Zofran within the first eight weeks of pregnancy received Zofran prophylactically, or intravenously, may be placed at an unnecessary risk. Zofran, also known by its generic form, ondansetron, has been given to women suffering ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 24-Feb-2016

  What Not to Say to the Insurance Company after an Accident

  After an accident, do you know what the next steps to take are? Most people understand the importance of hiring an attorney who can assist with the claims process, filing lawsuits, and negotiate for a winning result on their behalf. More likely than ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 15-Feb-2016

  When a Truck Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel

  The American Trucking Association reported that at least one out of every 15 individuals is working in the trucking industry. Each year, these truck drivers travel across miles and miles of road, carrying tens of billions of pounds of cargo. With ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 24-Nov-2015

  What Causes Mobile Home Explosions?

  An explosion can begin with a spark—the ashes from a cigarette or the light of a candle. Did you know that mobile home fires can cause injury to at least 1, 000 people annually, and at least 500 deaths? Mobile homes are very compact units, ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 20-Nov-2015

  Truck Accidents & Hazardous Cargo

  The federal government established a set of laws to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials on commercial trucks. As you drive on the highway alongside a commercial truck, you may not think twice about what kind of cargo the truck carries. ...

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