Farrin Law Blog

An older woman in a nursing home doing a puzzle at a table.

Jan 13, 2022

Assisted Living Facility vs. Skilled Nursing Facility: The Basics

Your mom is ready to move into a place where someone is around all the time when she needs extra help, or your elderly dad is having surgery and needs rehab before coming home. When...

Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, on a clear day.

Jan 13, 2022

Most Dangerous Intersections in the Triangle

Are you driving through some of the deadliest highways and intersections in the Triangle and don’t know it? What areas do you need to be driving defensively? The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, also known as “The...

Close up of a hand holding a grey Juul vape pen.

Jan 11, 2022

Vaping, Teens, Trends, and the Lingering Dangers of a Smoking Alternative

In 2019, teen vape usage was rising quickly. Vaping companies, specifically Juul, were under fire for marketing to kids and teens. And Juul was under additional pressure after reports that it had not recalled contaminated...

A man in a flannel shirt with his bandaged arm in a blue sling.

Jan 10, 2022

Would You Know if Your NC Workers’ Comp Injury Was Incorrectly Denied?

You’re injured on the job, and you’re in dire need of workers’ compensation benefits to help you out while you recover. Unfortunately, your claim was denied. Why? Was the denial correct? How can you fight...

A police officer writing a ticket for a woman in a car.

Jan 10, 2022

What Is the Difference Between My NC DMV Record and Points on My Insurance Policy?

Many people are confused about how the information on their driving record may differ from what is found on their insurance policy. The points you accrue on your North Carolina driving record may not be...

Car on a road in a dark foggy forest with its headlights on.

Nov 22, 2021

Holiday Travel Alert: Be Cautious on NC Rural Roads

As we gear up for Thanksgiving and the year-end holiday travel season, our Durham car accident lawyers want to take a time-out to urge you and your loved ones to make safety a top priority....

A yellow hard hat and red gloves on a drywall slab at a construction site.

Nov 22, 2021

Does Workers’ Comp Cover Illegal Immigrants?

Workers’ compensation was initiated to encourage employers to keep working conditions safe for their employees – or pay the consequences. As such, the law does not allow for any discrimination based on work status. Yet,...

Senior woman looking nervous behind the steering wheel of a car.

Nov 13, 2021

How to Take the Keys Away From Aging Parents

For many of us, our parents actually taught us to drive — from sitting in the car and learning how to adjust the mirrors, to puttering around in a parking lot or similar location trying...

An insurance agent taking notes for a report on a damaged vehicle after a crash on a clipboard.

Nov 03, 2021

Car Insurance Myths and Facts (And Recommendations From a Former Claims Adjuster)

It’s no secret that attorneys and insurance companies are often at odds. Insurance companies represent themselves. They’re businesses. Attorneys, of course, are also in business, but we represent clients’ best interests. The back-and-forth nature of...

A red tractor trailer on the road in front of two black cars.

Oct 15, 2021

To Drive Safely Near Big Rigs, You Should Not Do These 4 Things

Driving around large semi-trucks on the highway is not the same as driving around other vehicles. Semi-trucks that are fully loaded can weigh more than 80,000 pounds – or more than 40 tons. All that...