Farrin Law Blog

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Apr 18, 2023

NC Drivers Beware: The Most and Least Dangerous Counties and Cities

You might be surprised to learn that the top 5 dangerous counties in North Carolina for drivers are not the largest counties with the most drivers. And some highly-populated cities are among the safest. While...

Apr 12, 2023

What to Do After a Truck Accident: 7 Dos and 5 Don’ts

As an attorney, I know that two things are true when helping truck accident victims: 1. there are many things you can do to try to maximize your compensation if you’re involved in an accident...

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Apr 12, 2023

How Does Workers’ Comp Pay You?

If you have been hurt on the job, workers' compensation will generally provide you with medical care and financial assistance to help get you back on your feet. Workers’ comp financial assistance takes the form...

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Apr 07, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to South Carolina Dog Bite Laws

Dogs are a part of many people’s daily lives, and dog bite injuries are an unfortunate consequence that their neighbors, family members, and acquaintances sometimes have to deal with. Each day, nearly 1,000 people are...

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Apr 04, 2023

What Is MMI in Workers’ Comp?

Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is an important milestone in a workers' compensation claim. It's the point where a physician has determined that further medical treatment isn't likely to significantly improve the worker's injury and when...

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Mar 28, 2023

Moving Your Claim Forward With a Workers’ Compensation Doctor

You were injured at work and you have a workers’ compensation claim. How do you move your claim forward and try to recover compensation for your injury? The answer, hands down, is to get medical...

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Mar 10, 2023

Can I Go to the Gym While on Workers’ Comp?

Let's say you suffer a workplace injury. Can you still go to the gym while your claim is pending or while you're on workers' compensation? The answer depends on you injuries, your place in the...

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Mar 10, 2023

Can You Go on Vacation While on Workers’ Comp?

There is no law that states that you're not allowed to go on a vacation while on workers' comp in North Carolina or South Carolina. There are a few things to consider before you do...

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Mar 02, 2023

Calculating Your Average Weekly Wage

When you are injured at work – and unable to return to work as a result – you are typically entitled to ongoing weekly workers’ compensation checks to replace your lost income. In North and...

Aftermath of a car crash on a road in the rain. The front of the car is wrecked & the car is totaled.

Feb 24, 2023

South Carolina Traffic Fatalities in 2022

Though there has been a recent decline in South Carolina traffic fatalities, SC roads were steadily growing more and more dangerous for 25+ years. Statewide fatality information shows that traffic deaths rose 26% from 1994-2020....