Farrin Law Blog

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Apr 05, 2022

Can You Get Unemployment and Disability at the Same Time in NC?

Can you? Possibly. Should you? Probably not. In North Carolina, if you have a pending Social Security Disability claim, you should generally not apply for unemployment insurance. To apply for unemployment insurance, you must: Be...

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Apr 05, 2022

Does Social Security Disability Count as Income for Unemployment?

It’s a question that comes up often. When you’re receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, do they count as income for determining if you qualify for unemployment? Or vice versa? What about VA disability? And...

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Apr 05, 2022

Who Pays the Deductible in a Car Accident?

As a driver in most states, you’re required to have at least a minimum amount of insurance in the case of a crash, though some people flout that rule at their peril. Many, if...

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Mar 29, 2022

Who Pays Medical Bills in a Car Accident in North Carolina?

There can be a lot to deal with after a car accident – doctor visits, car repairs, insurance claims. It can be overwhelming to many. In this article, I will answer one of the questions...

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Mar 23, 2022

Q&A: North Carolina Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases

I have been a personal injury attorney in North Carolina since 2011, and I understand the importance of time. Cases are frequently dismissed across the state because they weren’t filed in time, and victims miss...

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Mar 18, 2022

How Do I Win a Workers’ Compensation Appeal?

You applied for workers’ compensation benefits, but your claim was denied. What do you do next? You can file a hearing request with the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) to contest the denial. After this...

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Mar 17, 2022

I Was Injured on the Job as a Result of a Hurricane. 3 Important Next Steps

Hurricanes often deal a severe blow to the state of North Carolina. They interrupt people’s livelihoods, present health hazards, and increase the risks of job-related injuries. If you were injured on the job as a...

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Mar 17, 2022

How Long Do Workers’ Comp Appeals Take? A Complete Timeline

Getting a denial on your workers’ comp claim can be devastating. You were hoping for benefits to help you through this difficult time while you’re out of work. Now, you’re facing an appeals process you...

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Mar 16, 2022

How Many Times Can You Appeal a Workers’ Compensation Case?

It’s not a secret that workers’ compensation claims get denied often. Reasons for those denials range from a poor case to a simple misfiled claim form or missed deadline. You can appeal your claim if...

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Mar 13, 2022

Negligence in Failing to Maintain or Repair a Vehicle

We’ve all seen them. Those cars on the road that we look at and wonder, how is that thing still moving? How did it pass inspection? Who would drive a vehicle that’s in that condition?...