Farrin Law Blog

James Scott Farrin law offices reassure people that social security will not go bankrupt.

Nov 20, 2023

Social Security Is NOT Going Bankrupt!

Many Americans believe Social Security won’t exist for much longer, but honestly, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This past June, The New York Times posted a doomsday report on the future of Social...

Nov 17, 2023

HB 158: Parents Liable for Teens’ Accidents?

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. When teen drivers have other passengers in the car, the risk of a fatal car crash doubles. And teenagers are more prone to have a...

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Nov 14, 2023

What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer in South Carolina?

Everyone knows what a lawyer is – we went to law school, earned a doctorate, and started doing “lawyer things.” But what is a personal injury lawyer, and how exactly do we spend our day...

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Nov 01, 2023

Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in South Carolina

In South Carolina, there was a traffic accident every 3.6 minutes during 2021 – and these collisions often resulted in property damage, physical injury, and sometimes, even death. As a personal injury attorney, I have...

Close up of the broken headlight of a car after a crash.

Oct 30, 2023

Car Accident Statute of Limitations in NC and SC

A legal clock starts ticking when you’re in a car accident in North or South Carolina. It’s called the statute of limitations. It’s a time limit on how long you can wait to seek compensation,...

A person using the touch screen display in their car while driving.

Oct 29, 2023

Technology and Car Accidents – Distracted Driving on the Rise

I rented a Tesla to drive to the Outer Banks this past summer. My excitement at the novelty of the touch screen was soon eclipsed by my frustration at the unfamiliarity of how to perform...

Child's front facing car seat in the back seat of a car.

Oct 26, 2023

What Happens to a Baby Left in a Hot Car?

We’ve all had to get into a hot car in the summer. Ever just open the door and let it “air out” because you know it’s hot in there? Even then, when you sit in...

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Oct 24, 2023

How Often Should I Hear From My Workers’ Comp Attorney?

If you've been injured at work and are pursuing a workers' compensation claim, you may be wondering how often your lawyer should communicate with you. Being injured and out of work can be scary, so...

A black and orange motorcycle on a highway.

Oct 11, 2023

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents and How a Lawyer Can Help

People love to ride their motorcycles on the scenic highways and beautiful beaches of the Carolinas. There are more than 300,000 registered motorcycles on the road in North and South Carolina, and that number is...

James Scott Farrin lawyers answer if it is safe to give a recorded statement to a workers compensation adjuster.

Sep 29, 2023

Safe to Give Recorded Statement to Workers’ Comp Adjuster?

What a lot of clients are surprised to learn when they come to us is that sometimes the insurance company who is supposed to help when you are sick or injured on the job, may...