Farrin Law Blog

If you’ve been injured at work, your employer’s insurance company must generally provide you with all medically necessary treatment. Seems like a straightforward concept, right? Unfortunately, questions about what’s necessary and who should provide it...

Surprisingly, there is very little state or national data on how many workers’ compensation claims are denied. I've read that some insurance groups estimate first-round denial rates to be as high as 25%, but there...

When you get in a wreck on the road due to the negligence of the other driver, it’s likely your car is going to get damaged. The best-case scenario is that it’s cosmetic, superficial damage....

For most of us, 2020 was the year of the pandemic, lockdowns, working from home, and generally a year when we traveled somewhat less than usual. As a result of fewer people on the roads,...

We all know that driving a car can be dangerous. Every day we hear the accident reports on the morning radio and news shows. As a teen learning to drive, you may have been warned...

When the North Carolina Department of Transportation released its annual crash facts book, we were eager to find out if our concerns about road safety during the pandemic would bear fruit. It did not take...

When you’ve been hurt on the job, workers’ compensation can literally save your life. Most employers have it and many common work injuries and occupational diseases are covered. You got hurt on the job, submitted...

If you’ve been in a wreck, you’re likely rattled and upset. Still, you know one of the most important things to do after an accident is to seek needed medical care. Even if you feel...

Navigating the workforce when you have a disability is challenging. Sometimes, you’re ready to work but your injury prevents it. Other times, your body is healthy, but no work is available that’s suitable for you....

Many people call in and tell me that the workers’ compensation insurance company is not paying for all their medical bills. Understandably, this is a very worrisome situation. If a workers’ compensation claim has been...