Blog Posts in 2015

• 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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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 16-Nov-2015

  Finding Recovery after an Explosions at Work

  We may not hear about explosions in the workplace occurring every day, but when it does happen, it leaves a lasting impact on the entire community, and even onlookers far removed from the incident. An explosion in the workplace is an all-too-common ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 12-Nov-2015

  Birth Injuries as a Result of Medical Malpractice

  Birth injuries stemming from medical malpractice may be one of the most devastating and emotionally distressing types of cases that we have ever encountered. Not only does it take a thorough understanding of the patient’s legal rights with ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 29-Oct-2015

  What makes an injury catastrophic?

  Serious injuries are a common result of accidents—car crashes, explosions, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, among others. Broken bones or head trauma may mean considerable time needed to recuperate before resuming your life. ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 16-Oct-2015

  Wrongful Death Common Questions

  Wrongful death suits are personal injury claims which are filed by the close family or personal representatives of the victim, the decedent, to recover punitive damages for their loss. Each state has regulations regarding who may recover damages and ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 1-Oct-2015

  Jeep's Hazardous Fuel Tank

  Because of concerns raised over the less-than safe placement of the fuel tank in 1993-2004 Jeep Cherokees and 2002-2007 Jeep Libertys, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began an investigation of their safety in 2010. The ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 8-Sep-2015

  Japanese Manufacturer Says 34 Million Air Bags are Defective in Largest U.S. Auto Recall Ever

  Automobile manufacturer Takata admitted nearly 34 million of its air bags in use in U.S. vehicles are defective and have issued a recall. Affected vehicles include BMW, Chrysler, Daimler trucks, Ford, GM, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 7-Sep-2015

  What constitutes a medical malpractice claim?

  Medical malpractice is when a doctor or other healthcare professional such as a nurse or technician does or does not do something which causes an injury to you, the patient. The act or failure to act can constitute medical malpractice. The mistake by ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law 12-Aug-2015

  Study Shows Hospital-Acquired Infections Are Preventable But Still on the Rise

  A patient is admitted to the hospital, expecting treatment for one medical condition—and is then forced to extend their stay due to infection. The patient later realizes that the nurse in charge of his or her care did not follow proper ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 7-Apr-2015

  Workplace Third-Party Liability

  If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to receive worker’s compensation from your employer and insurer to pay for your medical bills and lost wages. A workers’ compensation claim, however, will not allow you to sue your ...

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• Posted By Glenda Cochran Associates 26-Mar-2015

  Aging Pipe Infrastructure A Ticking Time Bomb

  Recent news coverage of natural gas pipe explosions underscore a serious threat to public safety – the need to replace aging, leaking gas pipes. Starting in 1991, the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has ...

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