Farrin Law Blog

A worker wearing a hard hat and holding his arm in a sling with a worried expression.

May 09, 2023

Workers’ Comp: What Do I Need to Know About Working a Second Job?

One of the many problems that can occur when you’ve been in injured on the job is no longer being able to work and make money. As a workers’ compensation attorney, I’ve had many clients...

Attorneys, client, & court reporter sitting at a conference table during a deposition.

May 09, 2023

What Is a South Carolina Workers’ Comp Deposition?

If you were hurt on the job in South Carolina, you might be surprised to know that a deposition is probably in your future. This is especially true if you have suffered a permanent injury....

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May 07, 2023

4 Common Causes of Workplace Deaths in NC

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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in...

James Scott Farrin attorney details why more and more people riding motorcycles have died recently.

May 04, 2023

Rise In Biker Deaths: What to Know

I love riding my motorcycle. Been riding for years. My dad had an old, ugly green Honda CB when I was a kid. My uncle airbrushed Harleys. Another uncle used to take me out jumping...

James Scott Farrin law offices share important facts and tips for safe travel in rural North Carolina to help prevent road accidents.

May 04, 2023

Rural Road Accidents in North Carolina

Driving on rural roads in North Carolina can be a spectacular experience, especially during autumn. But North Carolina roads can also be dangerous, particularly at night or in poor conditions such as during rain and...

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May 03, 2023

Approaching Your SC Workers’ Comp Recorded Statement

So you were injured at work in South Carolina, reported the injury to your employer immediately, and sought medical treatment. Now, your case will be assigned to a claims adjuster who works for your employer’s...

Person holding two red weights during physical therapy.

May 03, 2023

Functional Capacity Evaluations & Your Workers’ Comp Case

When a worker is injured on the job, they undertake a course of medical treatment to help them get better. Of course, “getting better” from an injury isn’t a black or white question. How is...

Insurance agent taking notes after a car accident

May 03, 2023

Negotiating With Insurance On Totaled Car

You were just in a car wreck, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for your car, which is a total loss. So what now? In situations where you’ve suffered...

A woman is ill in her kitchen, affected by an FDA Failure.

Apr 19, 2023

4 Fundamental FDA Failures and How They Affect Your Life

What exactly defines a failure of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? We obviously can’t blame it for every single recall of a contaminated food item or dangerous drug – it isn’t omniscient. We can,...

An electric vehicle plugged into an outdoor charging station.

Apr 19, 2023

3 Key Differences: Electric Car Accidents vs Gas Ones

Electric cars, by and large, pass the same safety tests and meet the same crash standards as gasoline-powered cars – cars are cars, right? But three key differences set electric vehicles (EVs) apart: what causes...