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James Scott Farrin law offices lists ways a workers' comp recorded statement can negatively impact you.

May 28, 2018

3 Ways Your Workers’ Comp “Recorded Statement” Can Trap You

After an injured worker reports or files a claim for a work injury, the employer has to promptly investigate and respond to the claim “at the earliest practicable time...” As part of that prompt response,...

James Scott Farrin attorney Rosa Antunez Boatwright excels at protecting her clients.

May 21, 2018

Rosa Antunez Boatwright Stands Up for Clients

Personal injury attorney Rosa Antunez Boatwright has been described as soft-spoken and even quiet at times. In a social setting she may come across as somewhat reserved. Don’t be fooled. She is anything but when...

James Scott Farrin law offices share surprising stats about accidents involving pedestrians in North Carolina.

May 08, 2018

Shocking Stats About NC’s Pedestrian Accidents

I heard an interesting story from a colleague recently about an older pedestrian who was struck by a car traveling at 45 MPH while she was crossing the street. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic...

James Scott Farrin details how workers' comp may or may not pay for overcompensation injuries.

Feb 15, 2018

Workers’ Comp Pay for Overcompensation Injuries

Oftentimes, when you injure one part of your body and overcompensate for that injury it can result in another injured body part. And, sometimes, it can be difficult to get your workers’ comp insurance company...

James Scott Farrin explains why someone may not be eligible for social security disability benefits.

Oct 10, 2017

Why Am I Not Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?

Not everyone is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Only those who have worked and paid FICA taxes within five of the past 10 years and meet the government’s disability requirements. Here is...

James Scott Farrin law offices support class action claims for GenX contamination of the Cape Fear River.

Oct 04, 2017

Class Action Claims for GenX Contamination of Cape Fear River

On October 3, 2017, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin and our co-counsel The Hannon Law Firm, LLC have filed suit against The Chemours Company and duPont Chemical Corporation seeking compensation for property related...

James Scott Farrin law offices will help you know what to do after you are given a workers' comp rating.

Oct 01, 2017

What To Do Once Given a Workers’ Comp Rating

One of the questions we often hear from injured workers is whether they should accept what the workers’ comp insurance company is offering to pay them, based on a rating of the injured person’s body...

James Scott Farrin law offices detail what forms injured workers must complete to be eligible for workers' compensation.

Sep 13, 2017

Forms That Need to Be Completed for Workers Comp

When you’re injured on the job in North Carolina, it’s enough to deal with just trying to recover. Let alone, trying to put food on the table and pay the light bill while you’re not...

Woman in yellow talking on a cell phone outdoors.

Aug 25, 2017

5 Things You Should Not Say to a Car Insurance Adjuster

When you’re involved in a car wreck, are injured, or make a claim for property damage, the insurance company you make a claim against will put you in the capable hands of an insurance adjuster....

James Scott Farrin law firm answers whether a person injured at work can get paid for pain and suffering in North Carolina.

Jun 21, 2017

Can I Get Paid for Pain and Suffering in NC if I’m Injured at Work?

I’ve represented a lot of injured workers in my 10+ years as a North Carolina worker’s compensation lawyer. One of the top three questions I am asked when speaking with a new client is whether...