Farrin Law Blog

James Scott Farrin law offices explain how mediation works and the processes involved.

Jan 26, 2016

How Does Mediation Work?

When injured in an accident that isn't your fault, it's probably safe to assume that you, like most people, simply want to be paid what's fair. While obtaining fair payment may seem like a simple...

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May 21, 2015

Appealing a Denied Workers’ Comp Claim

So the workers' compensation insurance company denied your claim for benefits for a work related injury. The only way an insurance company can be made to pay benefits to an injured worker is to secure...

James Scott Farrin law offices explain what happens if you lose wages and how to recover wages if your child is injured while you were at work.

Apr 09, 2015

Lost Wages Due to Child Injury Compensation

When a minor is injured in a car accident, many questions arise. The biggest concern is your child's health and safety. Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries from car accidents and...

May 09, 2014

What Caused More Than 50,000 Car Accidents in NC, and Why Can’t We Stop It?

Updated 7/19/2021. Across the country, 3,142 people were killed in collisions involving distracted drivers in 2019. In North Carolina alone, distracted driving was to blame for 53,541 (18.8%) car accidents that same year. And these...

James Scott Farrin law offices details what happens if you are injured in an accident while not wearing a seatbelt.

Aug 14, 2013

Injured in Accident While Not Wearing Seatbelt?

One day you're in the middle of making dinner when suddenly you realize - dang it. You're out of milk. You quickly turn the stove off, grab your keys and start driving to the grocery...

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Feb 11, 2013

An Overview of North Carolina Safe Driving Rules

Our Durham, NC accident attorneys encounter clients every day who have been victims of accidents, and we have seen first-hand the devastating consequences that an auto accident can bring to victims and to their families. Auto...

James Scott Farrin law attorneys explain how you may be able to sue if you are hurt on a friend's property.

Jan 15, 2013

Hurt on My Friend’s Property, Can I Sue?

You are invited to a party at your friend's house, and when you arrive, you slip and fall on an electrical cord that is running across the walkway, chipping your tooth and seriously injuring your...

Aug 17, 2012

Rural Counties in North Carolina “Killing Grounds” for Automobile Accidents, AAA Says

AAA Carolinas released its annual report of the most dangerous roads in North Carolina, and it found that rural counties had the most fatal crashes, calling those places "killing grounds" for automobile accidents. The annual...

Jul 10, 2012

Social Security Ruling May Pave the Way for Other Mentally Disabled Claimants

The Social Security Administration has agreed to a settlement that some say is the first of its kind and that requires the agency to provide staff training and assistance to two mentally disabled men who...

Mar 30, 2012

Management Has More Influence on Number of Workplace Injuries, Study Says

Workers can often be blamed for their injuries on the job. Employers may assume that they have been careless or haven't followed safety protocols. Yet, according to a new study by the University of Georgia,...