Farrin Law Blog

Group of people walking on the sand at the beach, helping one with an injured leg.

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...

A smiling construction worker in a high-vis vest and white hard hat.

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....

A man in the driver's seat of a self-driving car, hands free looking at the road ahead.

Feb 22, 2023

Who Is at Fault in a Self-Driving Car Accident?

As the owner and operator of a vehicle, you assume responsibility for that vehicle, regardless of who’s driving. The law is very clear in this area - if someone else is driving your car and...

Medicine bottle, broken wheel, pajamas represent three injury lawsuits that have improved our lives

Feb 22, 2023

How Injury Lawsuits Have Made Your Daily LifeWay Better

If you asked a hundred people what they think of when they hear “personal injury lawyer,” how many do you think would say something negative or resort to unflattering stereotypes? I’m not going to sit...

A grey SUV crushed by a large red semi-truck on a highway.

Feb 07, 2023

How Much Might Your Truck Accident Settlement Be Worth?

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be dealing with injuries, financial stress, and uncertainty about the future. Perhaps you’ve gotten an offer from an insurance company, but...

Cars driving on a highway leading to downtown Charlotte, North Carolina.

Feb 07, 2023

Most Dangerous Cities and Counties for NC Drivers

When the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) released its annual 2021 Traffic Crash Facts report, we dove into the data to see what stories it could tell – and hopefully uncover some lessons we...

Tebbetts v. Ford Motor Co. brought forth the requirement of airbags in 1991

Feb 02, 2023

Long-Term Crash Safety Trends in NC and SC

Numbers can shift up or down with each passing year, but it’s the long-term trends that really tell us the full picture: Over the decades, the safety of our roads and the vehicles on them...

Motorcyclist and passenger lane splitting - riding along the center dashed white line.

Feb 02, 2023

Lane Splitting Laws in South Carolina and How They Impact You

As a rider, you know there are many South Carolina laws to follow on the road. These motorcycle laws cover a variety of general driving “dos and don'ts” (for example, do adhere to the posted...

A man looking at his injured hand, near a wall calendar with a deadline circled in red.

Feb 01, 2023

How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last?

If you've been injured at work, workers' compensation benefits can be a lifeline in your time of need. Potential benefits generally include payments for medical care and lost wages, which can be critical for your...