Farrin Law Blog

A bright red motorcyclist helmet on the seat of a motorcycle outdoors.

Mar 08, 2022

North Carolina Motorcycle Helmet Law: A Guide

In spite of repeated efforts to repeal it, North Carolina law continues to require helmets for all motorcycle riders. The proposed NC motorcycle helmet law in 2019 (House Bill 267, the 5th time it was...

A red and white NO ENTRY sign post in a town in Denmark.

Mar 07, 2022

International Driving: Permits, Road Symbols, and What to Know

International travel powers a lot of daydreams. There are so many fantastic destinations around the world; it would be hard to pick just one. Traveling seems like a foregone conclusion for some, but what might...

girl sits on a couch while talking to a mental health specialist

Feb 14, 2022

Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for a Mental Illness?

Social Security Disability benefits are available for people who are or have become disabled and cannot work. For some, the disability is physical, such as kidney failure or a back injury. For others, the disability...

Feb 10, 2022

Can I Sue My Employer Over a Work-Related Injury in North Carolina?

For many workers, the question “can I sue for a work-related injury” is a critical one. If you’re injured outside of work, you often have to sue the person who harmed you to seek compensation....

Concerned disabled white man in a wheelchair on the phone while holding a document.

Feb 10, 2022

Do My Social Security Disability Benefits Get Taxed? And Other Relevant Questions

You’ve heard the old saying: Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Unfortunately, for some Social Security Disability recipients, this saying rings true. While many people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will not...

An upset teenager sitting on the asphalt after a car accident, head in hands.

Feb 07, 2022

Hands-On Safe Driving Training May Help Prevent NC Teen Car Deaths

2020 was a dangerous year for teens on North Carolina roads. Despite fewer cars occupying the roads due to the COVID pandemic, a total of 107 teens – 62 of them in the driver’s seat...

An injured worker with a neck brace & arm sling at a desk with paperwork.

Feb 01, 2022

A Q&A on Workers’ Comp and Taxes

When you are injured at work, you have plenty to worry about: How am I going to pay the bills while I am out of work? Am I going to recover fully? When will I...

A DoorDash driver drives food and beverages to their destination

Jan 29, 2022

What to Do if You Are Injured in a DoorDash Car Accident

While many food delivery drivers are responsible on the road, you have probably also seen them at their worst - DoorDash or Uber Eats drivers checking their phones as they dart in and out of...

A manager calling on a cell phone on a wooden table top.

Jan 27, 2022

NC Labor Laws – On Call Employee Questions and Answers

I don’t think it’s much of a stretch to say that most people agree that you should be paid for the hours you work, right? But what about the hours you are not actually working?...

Drowsy driver rubbing his eyes, falling asleep at the wheel of his car.

Jan 20, 2022

Drowsy Driving: Danger on the Road

Driving when drowsy might not seem like a big deal, and many of us have probably done it at one time or another. But drowsy drivers can be dangerous drivers — sometimes as dangerous as drunk...