Farrin Law Blog

Aug 14, 2022

Do Teens Make North Carolina’s Roads More Dangerous?

As we sifted through the excellent data from the North Carolina 2020 Traffic Crash Facts book released by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a question emerged. The “COVID year” in 2020 was, by many...

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Aug 05, 2022

Can You Get Social Security Disability Benefits for PTSD?

Yes, it is possible to receive Social Security Disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but you must meet certain requirements, including proper medical documentation. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your medical records...

Aug 05, 2022

How Much Money Can You Get From a Car Accident Settlement?

As you can probably imagine, we get this question a lot. The answer depends on so many factors that it’s difficult to generalize. We can tell you to regard any quick offer an insurance company...

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Jul 29, 2022

7 Facts About SC Workers’ Compensation Laws

If you’re a worker in South Carolina, you should probably know a bit about the workers’ compensation laws that protect you. Yet, most don’t know anything about South Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws. The law is...

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Jun 21, 2022

Why Was Your Workers’ Comp Surgery Denied, and What Do You Do Now?

If you’ve been injured at work, your employer’s insurance company must generally provide you with all medically necessary treatment. Seems like a straightforward concept, right? Unfortunately, questions about what’s necessary and who should provide it...

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Jun 20, 2022

How Many Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied Each Year?

Surprisingly, there is very little state or national data on how many workers’ compensation claims are denied. I've read that some insurance groups estimate first-round denial rates to be as high as 25%, but there...

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Jun 20, 2022

Who Pays for the Rental Car After an Accident? Quick, Straightforward Answers

When you get in a wreck on the road due to the negligence of the other driver, it’s likely your car is going to get damaged. The best-case scenario is that it’s cosmetic, superficial damage....

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Jun 14, 2022

Leading Causes of North Carolina Car Crashes in 2020

For most of us, 2020 was the year of the pandemic, lockdowns, working from home, and generally a year when we traveled somewhat less than usual. As a result of fewer people on the roads,...

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Jun 14, 2022

The Most Dangerous Months and Holidays to Drive in North Carolina

We all know that driving a car can be dangerous. Every day we hear the accident reports on the morning radio and news shows. As a teen learning to drive, you may have been warned...

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Apr 21, 2022

Why Would Your Workers’ Comp Claim Be Denied? Learn Where Things May Have Gone Wrong

When you’ve been hurt on the job, workers’ compensation can literally save your life. Most employers have it and many common work injuries and occupational diseases are covered. You got hurt on the job, submitted...