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New Texas Bills Aim To Create Safer Roads During Hazardous Weather

The Texas Legislature has passed two bills to make our roads safer statewide and reduce preventable tragedies. The bills were inspired by one of the most devastating crashes in Texas history. In 2021, a pileup involving 133 vehicles on Interstate 35W left six people dead…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 12 Oct 2023

New Texas Bills Aim To Create Safer Roads During Hazardous Weather

Netflix Documentary Highlights Family’s CRPS Struggles

A family battles a crippling disease that can be invisible for years and become so painful has been nicknamed “the Suicide Disease.” A health system whose leaders are heavy-handed and seemingly uncaring. For those who suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the recent Netflix…

By Bryan Pope

/ 2 Oct 2023

Netflix Documentary Highlights Family’s CRPS Struggles

Texas Cities Top List of Most Car Accidents

In the car-dependent city of Dallas, there are bound to be car accidents. But did you know that Dallas has one of the highest rates of car accidents in a city per year?

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 31 Aug 2023

Texas Cities Top List of Most Car Accidents

Why Is Texas So Dangerous For Pedestrians?

Although it requires no license or learner’s manual, being a pedestrian is serious business. In 2021 more than 60,000 individuals were injured in pedestrian accidents nationwide, and 7,388 pedestrians were killed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s last report. When a

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 14 Aug 2023

Why Is Texas So Dangerous For Pedestrians?

Can Stem Cells Help Treat CRPS?

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic are studying whether human stem cells can help treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and the results could lead to medical breakthroughs. There’s currently no cure for the condition, which can be debilitating and leaves sufferers in tremendous pain. Current

By Bryan Pope

/ 8 Jun 2023

Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed Over Products Linked to Cancer and Other Serious Medical Conditions

A California woman was among the first women to sue cosmetics giant L’Oréal and other hair straightening manufacturers, claiming their products were responsible for her reproductive health issues.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 24 May 2023

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Personal Injury Lawyers Play A Vital Role In Recovery From An Accident

Any accident that causes an injury or, in the worst-case scenario, death can have an extensive impact and sometimes change a person’s life. It may affect a person’s emotional health, work, relationships, and enjoyment of life. Personal injuries can also cause chronic health struggles, not…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 23 May 2023

Personal Injury Lawyers Play A Vital Role In Recovery From An Accident

Follow These Tips to Prevent Workplace Accidents

Most Americans who work full-time will spend nearly one-third of their lives on the job. And if your job involves machinery, exposure to chemicals or weather, construction, or another inherently dangerous element, chances are you will be injured at work at some point. According to…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 4 May 2023

Follow These Tips to Prevent Workplace Accidents

What Contributed To A 16-Year High In Traffic Deaths?

Fatal traffic crashes are on the rise in the U.S., according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2021, nearly 43,000 people were killed nationwide in car accidents — the highest number since 2005. That’s an average of 117 deaths…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 28 Apr 2023

What Contributed To A 16-Year High In Traffic Deaths?

How To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

At some point in your life, there’s a good chance that you will be injured due to someone else’s negligence. You may have to spend time in the hospital, miss work, or go to battle with your insurance company after your injury or accident. And…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 20 Apr 2023

7 Tips To Prepare For A Personal Injury Lawsuit

When you’re injured unexpectedly, you’re faced with sudden turmoil. Doctor and hospital visits can lead to hefty medical bills, and time away from work can create financial stress. Additionally, the mental toll of an injury can be tremendous. Accident victims are often diagnosed with post-traumatic…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 21 Feb 2023

7 Tips To Prepare For A Personal Injury Lawsuit

Tips for Driving in Extreme Weather Conditions in Texas

A large portion of the State of Texas was under a Winter Storm Warning for possible ice and snow in late January 2023, and people began to contemplate another round of winter weather and hazardous driving. When you think of extreme winter weather, Texas probably…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 30 Jan 2023

Tips for Driving in Extreme Weather Conditions in Texas