Farrin Law Blog

Sick woman in a blue robe with a cold blowing her nose.

Jan 23, 2023

Can You Be Fired for Being Sick in NC? The Answer May Surprise You

It’s happened to all of us. You wake up feeling ill one morning and can’t go into work. You call your manager to let them know, but you get a startling response: if you don’t...

An injured man walking with crutches with arm braces, near his wheelchair.

Jan 23, 2023

Should You Pursue First Party Insurance Claims?

There is a widely-held belief that making a first party motor vehicle insurance claim – such as an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim or a medical payments claim – is a “bad” thing to do....

Scene of man in a cast signing settlement paperwork is crossed out because his lawyer isn't present

Jan 21, 2023

5 Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make While on Workers’ Comp

So you've been awarded workers' compensation for an injury at work or work-related illness. Unfortunately, there are several things you can do that threaten to reduce or even discontinue your workers' compensation benefits. Here are...

James Scott Farrin law offices explain why female car crash test dummies aren't used.

Jan 18, 2023

No Female Crash Test Dummies

Did you know that the first attempts to study car crash impact used cadavers, live animals, and even live humans as recently as the late 60s? They were the precursors to the crash test dummies...

Jan 12, 2023

Medical Treatment Without Health Insurance After a Car Accident

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...

Attorney and insurance adjuster engaged in a tug-of-war, symbolic of the legal process.

Jan 11, 2023

Lawyers and Workers vs. Employers and Insurers

In the U.S., lawyers have always fought for employee rights in the workplace. Before there was a workers’ compensation program, lawyers supported workers by challenging employers to provide much needed benefits, such as medical care...

Close up of a worker with a bandaged injured hand filling out a workers' compensation report.

Jan 10, 2023

Compensation for Hand and Finger Injuries at Work

People who injure their hands at work are placed in a vulnerable position. You rely on your hands for countless daily activities. On the job, employees need their hands to perform their tasks and provide...

Jan 10, 2023

South Carolina Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

Time is a valuable resource, so it’s understandable why you may not be in a hurry to file a personal injury claim after you’ve been harmed due to someone else’s negligence. After all, filing a...

Black man holding his daughter on his shoulders to put a star on the Christmas tree.

Jan 08, 2023

Stay Safe This Holiday With These 10 Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Beautiful evergreen trees adorned with sparkling lights can make the holidays brighter. But they can also pose a serious threat to the safety of your friends and family if they ignite. This season, make sure...

A motorcyclist and a car in the same lane on a gray road.

Jan 05, 2023

Is It Legal to Lane Split in North Carolina?

Lane splitting is a little like speeding. If a rider thinks they can do it safely to cut down on commute time, they’ll often take the chance. But is it legal? What are North Carolina’s...