Farrin Law Blog

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...

Depression can be a crippling condition. It is characterized by an unrelenting sadness that affects concentration, memory, and the ability to make critical decisions. Depression can cause a sufferer to stay in bed or refuse...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays monthly benefits to millions of children each year whose parents are disabled, retired, or have passed away. For the children of disabled or deceased parents, these benefits can help...

A statute of limitations is a deadline imposed by law on how long you can pursue justice against someone who wronged you. The deadline varies based on the type of claim and which state you’re...

In North Carolina, an at-fault driver (or their insurance, most often) pays, regardless of how many vehicles are involved. The answer to “Who pays in a three-car accident?” and “Who pays in a fifteen-car accident?”...

What do you do if your workers’ comp claim is denied? This is a valid question, and it’s probably not the only question you have about the workers’ comp claim process. You may also be...