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Johnnie L Cochran, Jr.
1937 - 2005
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It was the dream of our founding partner Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. to build a law firm with offices across the country that was made up of men and women from all races, religions and creeds to show the world how well we could all work together. Today, with more than 35 offices across more than 20 states the attorneys at The Cochran Firm work to fulfill Johnnie’s dream by working for our clients with the same work ethic and dedication to justice exemplified by our founding partner.
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“I never forgot who I was, what I believed to be my purpose in life, and those things that I had fought for my entire professional career.” - Johnnie Cochran
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A class action is a type of complex lawsuit in which one or more plaintiffs file and prosecute on behalf of a “class” or a larger group of similarly affected individuals. When the same party injures multiple people, a class action lawsuit may be filed instead of an independent individual lawsuit. Grouping the individual lawsuits into a class action makes them more easily manageable by the courts by increasing efficiency and lowering litigation costs. This ideally helps victims obtain compensation in a more timely manner. You can learn more about class action lawsuits at bit.ly/3GcXtLx.
Class action cases are very complex and require the type of experience, expertise, and past results The Cochran Firm and its attorneys have obtained. If you are in a position where you are considering or have questions about a class action lawsuit, contact The Cochran Firm at 1-800-The-Firm or visit bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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“I never forgot who I was, what I believed to be my purpose in life, and those things that I had fought for my entire professional career.” - Johnnie Cochran
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A class action is a type of complex lawsuit in which one or more plaintiffs file and prosecute on behalf of a “class” or a larger group of similarly affected individuals. When the same party injures multiple people, a class action lawsuit may be filed instead of an independent individual lawsuit. Grouping the individual lawsuits into a class action makes them more easily manageable by the courts by increasing efficiency and lowering litigation costs. This ideally helps victims obtain compensation in a more timely manner. You can learn more about class action lawsuits at https://bit.ly/3GcXtLx.
Class action cases are very complex and require the type of experience, expertise, and past results The Cochran Firm and its attorneys have obtained. If you are in a position where you are considering or have questions about a class action lawsuit, contact The Cochran Firm at 1-800-The-Firm or visit https://bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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One night, in May of 1966, Leonard Deadwyler, his pregnant wife Barbara, and a friend were on their way to purchase baby clothes. Barbara began experiencing labor pains and Leonard began to rush her to the L.A. County Medical Center. Before driving off Leonard tied a white cloth to the antenna of his vehicle, a sign of distress in his home state of Georgia. In Los Angeles, unfortunately, the flag held no meaning and when the LAPD patrol cars saw the vehicle speeding toward the hospital, the officers were unaware that the occupants were having an emergency.
Leonard, wanting to get his wife to the hospital, continued driving when the officers pulled in behind him. When a second patrol car pulled up beside him the officer inside pointed his gun at Leonard, a practice that is officially reserved for motorists suspected of a felony, and ordered them to stop. Leonard pulled to the curb and officer Jerold Bova approached the vehicle with his sidearm drawn. For reasons that he was never able to explain clearly, Bova reached into the driver side window to remove the ignition key which somehow resulted in Leonard being shot in the chest. Bova would later claim that the car had lurched forward and caused him to tighten his grip on the gun in reflex.
This is the first part of a multi-post series on The Deadwyler Inquisition. Keep an eye out for the next part of this story. In the meantime, you can read more about Johnnie’s legacy at https://bit.ly/3l1bHaR.
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Of all of the hundreds of thousands of medical mistakes that are made each year, the most common preventable types of medical errors include misdiagnosis, birth injuries, surgical errors, failure to treat, and medication errors. In order to prove that medical malpractice occurred, you need to be able to prove the following things: a doctor-patient relationship existed, the doctor acted negligently, the doctor’s negligence caused the injury, and the injury led to specific damages. To learn more about medical malpractice, read our latest article “Understanding Medical Malpractice” at https://bit.ly/3cD3Gn3.
Here at The Cochran Firm, our medical malpractice attorneys are ready to help victims who have been devastatingly injured due to the negligence of a medical professional receive the maximum compensation and financial recovery for all of their pain and suffering. Contact our medical malpractice attorneys at The Cochran Firm today for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today at 1-800-The-Firm or https://bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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The Cochran Firm is here to help answer your questions. Judicial matters can be complicated, our experts are on hand to help inform you of every aspect regarding your topic. We take great pride in using our expertise for you and look forward to hearing from you. There are many ways to contact us. We have a 24/7 call center at 1-800-The-Firm. You can also visit https://bit.ly/3g24Smk to fill out our contact form or chat with a live specialist. We have physical locations across the nation, all with access to the best technical support and resources available. Contact us today for your free consultation!
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The Cochran Firm would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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According to Hopkins Medicine, medical errors kill approximately 250,000 people in a given year. In fact, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, directly following cancer and heart disease. Medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a medical professional during the treatment of a patient that differs from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.
Here at The Cochran Firm, our medical malpractice attorneys are ready to help victims who have been devastatingly injured due to the negligence of a medical professional receive the maximum compensation and financial recovery for all of their pain and suffering. Contact our medical malpractice attorneys at The Cochran Firm today for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today at 1-800-The-Firm or https://bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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Studies show that there are approximately 14 Americans killed each day in work-related accidents. They also show that there are 300,000 non-fatal injuries each year in the industrial sector. The non-fatal injuries can include: spinal cord injuries, broken or crushed bones, crush injuries, burns, amputations, traumatic eye injuries, and degloving - sections of the skins are torn from the tissue beneath severing the blood supply.
If you work in an industrial occupation, such as utilities, construction, forestry, agriculture, oil and gas, mining, transport, asphalt manufacturing, etc. then the nature of your job inherently puts you at higher risk of injury while on the job. In these industries, they view certain accidents as inevitable based on the job duties, the number of employees, etc. However, these industrial injury accidents can be and should be prevented at all costs if possible.
Industrial injury cases are extremely complex and require the involvement of an attorney as soon as you are able to obtain one. You can learn more about industrial injury claims at https://bit.ly/2Z09i7R. If you or a loved one was involved in an industrial injury, contact The Cochran Firm today at 1-800-The-Firm or https://bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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Three months after Ron Settles’ body was found, the coroner’s jury found that Mr. Settles had died at the hands of another. However, because of the police department’s conspiracy of silence, there was no one to hold accountable and any claim against the city of Signal Hill seemed hopeless. With the permission of Helen and Donnell Settles, Johnnie Cochran exhumed Ron’s body to have an independent autopsy performed. Mr. Cochran contacted Michael Baden, the country’s finest forensic pathologist, and Sidney Weinberg. The independent autopsy found that Ron’s windpipe had been crushed against his spine. Additionally, no traces of any drugs were found.
Mr. Cochran informed Ron’s parents saying, “I’m sorry it took so long, but we now know what happened to your son. They beat him, then they put him in a chokehold, and he died. We may not find a living witness, but because of your courage in letting us go ahead with this, Ron came back from the grave to tell us what happened to him. He could never have done that without you.” This is the final part of a five-part retelling of the Ron Settles case that Johnnie Cochran handled in the 1980s. You can read more about Johnnie’s legacy at https://bit.ly/3l1bHaR.
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It’s #ThankfulThursday!
The Cochran Firm says “thank you” to Jane Bolin (1908-2007), the first African American female judge in The United States. She was also the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, join the NYC Bar Association, and join the NYC Law Department.
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The Cochran Firm remains devoted to handling cases for common, everyday people who have civil claims. We handle civil cases such as personal injury or wrongful death cases for accident victims, as well as cases for consumers, workers, and average citizens who have been injured by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. The Firm also handles select criminal defense cases for those clients who have been charged with criminal offenses. For a full list of our practice areas, visit https://bit.ly/3kyZpFJ. If you’re looking for an experienced lawyer to help you pursue justice, please contact The Cochran Firm today at 1-800-The-Firm or https://bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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“Work hard and try to be the best that you can be. Focus on what you’re doing, and never let anybody try to tell you what you can’t do.” - Johnnie Cochran, Founding Partner, 1937-2005
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When it comes to employment disputes, it is important to know the difference between documented promises and implied promises. When you start a job, you may sign a contract that includes the name of your employer, a description of duties, pay information, benefits, and more. If you have this written contract or another document that promises you job security, you have a firm argument that you are not an at-will employee. If this is the case, you may be able to implement these promises in a court of law.
To learn more about wrongful termination, read our new article “Examples of Wrongful Termination: Was Your Firing Against the Law?” at https://bit.ly/31RVoWq.
If you’re looking for an experienced lawyer to help you pursue justice for your wrongful termination, please contact The Cochran Firm today at 1-800-The-Firm or visit https://bit.ly/3g24Smk for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today.
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The Cochran Firm wishes a Happy Veterans Day to those who have served, are serving, and plan to serve.
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While many individuals who are fired from their job feel as though their termination was “wrongful,” especially if they were fired without cause, the legal definition of wrongful termination is very specific. To be “wrongfully terminated,” one must be fired for an illegal reason, which can include a violation of federal anti-discrimination laws or a breach of contract. Although most employment is “at will,” there are some exceptions to the at-will rule that could help keep you from getting fired or suing your former employer for wrongful termination. To learn more about wrongful termination, keep an eye out for our upcoming article “Examples of Wrongful Termination: Was Your Firing Against the Law?”. You can also read more about employment law claims at https://bit.ly/2ZUetGz.
The Cochran Firm’s employment law claims attorneys are ready to help victims who have been wrongfully terminated receive the maximum compensation and financial recovery. If you’re looking for an experienced lawyer to help you pursue justice for your wrongful termination, please contact The Cochran Firm today at 1-800-The-Firm or visit https://bit.ly/3g24Smk for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today.
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