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James Scott Farrin law offices say why wearing a mask is important at work and what to do if exposed to Covid.

Mar 18, 2020

Exposed to Coronavirus at Work?

If you haven’t heard of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you’ve probably been living under a rock. And if that’s the case, you may want to stay there. We’ve all heard stories about people getting quarantined...

James Scott Farrin details how construction workers can receive workers' compensation due to Covid.

Mar 18, 2020

Compensación de trabajadores – Covid-19

Si no ha escuchado de la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), usted probablemente ha estado viviendo bajo una roca. Si este es el caso, es preferible que se quede allí. Todos hemos escuchado historias de personas...

A person in a wheelchair looking down a hallway.

Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Poses Danger to the Elderly – Are Your Loved Ones Safe?

The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is in the U.S. and will continue to spread. It is particularly threatening to those with weakened immune systems and the infirm. That puts elderly loved ones squarely...

James Scott Farrin attorneys provide several signs that may indicate sexual abuse is occurring in nursing homes.

Mar 11, 2020

12 Red Flags of Nursing Home Sexual Abuse

The frail elderly are some of the most vulnerable people in our society, so we have to do our part to protect them. Unfortunately, nobody ever thinks the unthinkable could happen to their loved ones....

James Scott Farrin law offices list facts about self-driving cars in NC.

Feb 24, 2020

6 Legal Facts About Self-Driving Cars in NC

It won’t be long before self-driving cars are on the streets of North Carolina. While there are not currently any vehicles for sale that are truly self-driving, the technology is getting closer. If you’ve ever...

James Scott Farrin law offices discusses the effects of road construction disasters

Feb 13, 2020

Learning From the Brier Creek Trench Collapse

The trench collapse in Brier Creek, Durham, NC, on Wednesday, January, 15, 2020, was a tragedy in every sense of the word. The accident happened on a construction site where workers were digging for a...

Jan 27, 2020

Asbestos Found in Popular Baby Powder Brand

Stores all over the country are pulling bottles of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) Baby Powder off their shelves after FDA testing found trace amounts of asbestos in the product on October 18, 2019. The contaminated...

James Scott Farrin law offices highlights dangers with features of self-driving cars and distracted drivers.

Jan 20, 2020

Are Self-Driving Features Bringing More Danger?

Driver aids have been around for a long time. Designed to make the task of driving easier, automakers have steadily introduced convenience features with various levels of success. The feature we all know as “cruise...

James Scott Farrin attorney shares shocking story of a denied workers compensation claim.

Jul 12, 2019

Shocking Story of Denied Workers’ Comp Claim

Jolene was a 32-year-old beautician when she suffered a significant wrist injury working for her employer.5 Her wrist was hurt so badly that within a few months of her injury, she needed surgery to get...

James Scott Farrin law offices explain how to protect loved ones against elder sexual abuse in nursing homes.

Jun 26, 2019

Protecting Loved Ones From Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

You did your research, you visited the places you liked best, you worked out the finances ever so carefully, and you’re well on your way to providing your mom or dad with the care they...