Farrin Law Blog

Workers should be able to expect a safe working environment. Yet every day, workers across North Carolina are seriously injured or even killed on the job. In 2019, there were 186 fatal work injuries in...

When you’re hurt on the job and the insurance company accepts your claim, they have the right to pick the doctors you see. And since they get to stop paying your benefits once you’re back...

Some people think the law protects them and that they'll be treated fairly no matter what. Some people think that they can handle the claim themselves. Some people think hiring an attorney means they'll get...

People get hurt on the job every day. Maybe it’s happened to you recently. If so, you probably have a lot of questions about how to get through this stage of your life – especially...

When you sustain an injury on the job, it’s crucial to report your injury to a manager or supervisor right away. You should also file a Form 18 with the North Carolina Industrial Commission, which...

One minute you’re driving and minding your own business, and the next, you’re injured in a car accident and need medical care. But what if you don’t have health insurance? You’ll have to negotiate with...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not deny anyone Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits solely based on outstanding probation or parole violation warrants. On May 9, 2011, the SSA...

In our practice, we see a lot of car crash victims. We see the pain and the consequences of crashes every day. The road can be a dangerous place. Many of us are also parents...

“I injured my left knee at work, but now my right knee is hurting because I am putting more weight on it. Will workers’ compensation pay for treatment to my right knee?” I guess some...

Employees in North Carolina are generally considered “at will” employees. What this means is that your employer can fire you at any time for any reason – unless that reason is against the law. Some...