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Monday, June 30, 2014

The Importance of Wearing a Helmet on a Motorcycle

The Cochran Firm's personal injury attorneys always urge motorcyclists to wear helmets when they enjoy their motorcycles. There is nothing in the world more important than your health and your safety.

Motorcycle accidents are always dangerous, but they're particularly devastating when the motorcyclist is not wearing a helmet. To ride a motorcycle without a helmet, even when doing so is legal in your state, is to put yourself in danger of a lethal injury, even if you do everything right.

There are legal reasons to wear a helmet as well. While laws vary by state, your helmet status at the time of the accident will likely have an effect on your ability to pursue compensation. You will still be able to file a suit if you were injured while not wearing a helmet, but an opposing personal injury attorney will likely argue that you sustained some injuries as a result of your own decisions.

So wear a helmet when at all possible. It could save your life, and it could make your pursuit of justice and compensation more successful.


If you've been hurt and need an experienced personal injury attorney, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.

posted by Admin at 2:30 PM

Monday, June 23, 2014

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

As accident lawyers with decades of experience in personal injury law, we've seen how devastating vehicle collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists can be for the pedestrians. You are defenseless, without any means of protecting yourself from the oncoming vehicle.

As such, pedestrian injuries in these accidents are almost always serious. These injuries cause significant pain and suffering and leave their victims with huge medical bills.

Our accident lawyers have helped pedestrian accident victims who have suffered:

In particularly tragic cases, these accidents can even prove fatal. Our accident lawyers are capable of pursuing a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family of the victim.

Of course, it would be impossible to fully list the extent of injuries that can be suffered in a pedestrian accident. We have the experience and flexibility to help those who need help, regardless of the precise nature of their injuries.


If you've been hurt and want to speak to our accident lawyers about your case, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.

posted by Admin at 2:27 PM

Monday, June 16, 2014

The Burden of Proof in a Criminal Trial

As criminal defense lawyers, we understand how crucial evidence is when defending a client. It's the currency of the courtroom, and without it even the best defense lawyer is not in a position to defend his client.

That's why we put as much effort into investigating the incident that resulted in your arrest as we do preparing your defense. The more we know and the more we can prove, the better your chances in a courtroom.

It's important to remember that the burden of proof lies on the prosecution. The defense does not have to prove another version of the case in order to win an acquittal. Your criminal defense lawyer does not need to argue that person X committed the crime or that what really happened was Y.

Instead, it is enough to merely raise reasonable doubt regarding the defendant's guilt in the eyes of a jury. Our criminal defense lawyers are experienced at finding the evidence that raises those doubts. We can put that experience to work for you.


If you've been accused of a crime and need an experienced criminal defense lawyer, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.

posted by Admin at 2:23 PM

Monday, June 9, 2014

What Are The Exceptions to Attorney-Client Privilege?

At The Cochran Firm, our auto accident attorneys take our clients' confidentiality quite seriously. We understand that open communication between a lawyer and a client is crucial, and we will never violate attorney-client privilege.

It's important to understand that while attorney-client privilege is a keystone of the legal system, it is not total. There are some exceptions to the privilege. These vary by state, but often include:

  • An attorney may reveal client communications if failing to do so would make him or her party to a crime
  • The client has waived the privilege, perhaps by publicly discussing the issue in question
  • The communication was made in the presence of a third party that lacks the privilege
  • Lawyers may reveal confidential information in the context of defending themselves against disciplinary actions at the state bar
Fortunately, these exceptions rarely arise during the practice of personal injury law. Our auto accident lawyers possess an excellent reputation for honesty and client service. We will not break confidentiality, and we will ensure you are aware if a situation arises in which confidentiality is not assured.


If you need an experienced auto accident attorney you can trust, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation. 

posted by Admin at 2:21 PM

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