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Dec 21, 2016

Road Rage During the Holidays (Tips on How You Can Steer Clear)

For many North Carolina residents there's no avoiding travel during the holidays. Shopping. Visiting. Parties. And the usual commutes to work, kids' games and practices. Time is tight. People are stressed. And road rage rages....

James Scott Farrin attorneys share how your case can settle or go to trial depending on the steps taken.

Nov 14, 2016

Will My Case Settle or Go to Trial?

If you're like most of my clients, you probably would like to avoid going to court. The good news is most cases don't. They're settled out of court instead. But sometimes, if it's in our...

James Scott Farrin law offices explain how workers compensation payments work for secondary injuries.

Oct 27, 2016

Workers’ Comp Payment for Secondary Injuries

Let’s say you are hurt on the job. You tear your shoulder while lifting a large box overhead. Worker’s compensation doctors say you’ll need a shoulder operation and you should be good as new. Your...

James Scott Farrin law attorney shares several driving tips to remain safe on Halloween.

Oct 26, 2016

Driving Tips for a Safer Halloween

Here are 5 back-to-basics driving tips for a safer Halloween: [text-us] You May Also Be Interested In Answers to the Most Frequent and Urgent Car Accident Injury Questions The Most Dangerous Months and Holidays...

James Scott Farrin law offices show infographic detailing school bus safety and how to remain safe.

Oct 18, 2016

School Bus Safety Infographic

[cta_bar style="dark"]It is important to know the school bus laws that are put in place to protect you and those around you. If you or your child were injured in a school bus related accident,...

James Scott Farrin law offices explain how workers compensation benefits work if you are hurt in another state.

Sep 13, 2016

Workers’ Comp Benefits if Hurt in Another State

We live in a mobile society where people sometimes live in one place and work in another. It's also not uncommon for an individual or family to reside in one city or state for only...

James Scott Farrin law offices share how insurance companies may hire a workers compensation nurse to watch over you while receiving treatment and how you can protect yourself.

Jun 13, 2016

Is the Insurance Company Using a Workers’ Comp Nurse to Watch Over Me?

When you're hurt on the job, experience has taught us that one of the insurance company's primary concerns is cost control. If your injuries are serious, the insurance company will often assign a workers' comp...

James Scott Farrin law offices explain how student loans can be forgiven if you are permanently disabled.

May 13, 2016

Student Loans Forgiven for Permanently Disabled

If you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits because you are permanently disabled, and you have outstanding federal student loan debt that you are unable to pay due to your inability to work, you might...

James Scott Farrin lawyers explain how you can collect unemployment benefits while you wait for worker's compensation benefits.

Apr 19, 2016

Can I Collect Unemployment While Waiting for Workers’ Comp?

If you've been injured on the job and are now out of work, you may be struggling financially. It's often difficult to find information about the smartest route to take - applying for unemployment or...

James Scott Farrin law offices explain how to protect a child's accident settlement from the other parent if they are at risk of taking advantage of the child.

Apr 19, 2016

Protecting A Child’s Accident Settlement From the Other Parent

At our firm, many of us are parents. We understand that your child being hurt in an accident is the worst thing that can happen to you. Since cases involving minors are often more complicated...