Farrin Law Blog

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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 a Rental Car After an Accident?

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?

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...

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Apr 21, 2022

Who Pays for the Ambulance After a Car Accident?

If you’ve been in a wreck, you’re likely rattled and upset. Still, you know one of the most important things to do after an accident is to seek needed medical care. Even if you feel...

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Apr 21, 2022

Can I Collect Unemployment if Terminated While on Disability?

Navigating the workforce when you have a disability is challenging. Sometimes, you’re ready to work but your injury prevents it. Other times, your body is healthy, but no work is available that’s suitable for you....

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Apr 18, 2022

Denied Treatment by Workers’ Comp?

Many people call in and tell me that the workers’ compensation insurance company is not paying for all their medical bills. Understandably, this is a very worrisome situation. If a workers’ compensation claim has been...