Farrin Law Blog

Dec 02, 2023

NC Labor Laws for Exempt Employees: Frequently Asked Questions

Are there specific NC laws for salaried employees? What about for exempt employees? And what’s the difference between a salaried employee and an exempt employee? As a North Carolina employment law attorney, I hear many...

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Dec 02, 2023

The (Surprisingly) High Economic Cost of Car Accidents for South Carolina Drivers

Car accidents can be painful in many ways, especially for your wallet. Even if you’re not at fault and doing everything right, one moment of a stranger’s negligent driving is all it can take to...

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Dec 01, 2023

Injured While Working From Home: Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?

What happens if you get hurt at work but not at the office? It’s a question more people are asking now than ever before. If you’re working from home and you get hurt, are you...

James Scott Farrin law attorney explains why workers compensation may force you to settle and how to navigate the workers comp process.

Nov 30, 2023

Can Workers Comp Force Me to Settle?

Clients often ask me if the insurance company can force them to settle. That's a good question, and one that, like many involving workers' comp, does not have a simple yes or no answer. But...

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Nov 22, 2023

Social Security Benefits Checks to Increase 5.9% to Cope With Inflation

The incredible events of the last few years have been particularly burdensome and even dangerous for many of those who depend on Social Security. Pandemics, housing shortages, prescription drug costs and other factors have continued...

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Nov 22, 2023

Debunking the Stigma of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

When you’ve been injured by another through no fault of your own, you’re likely to be in pain, anxious, and unsure about what comes next – that’s normal. One of the major benefits of hiring...

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Nov 20, 2023

Social Security Is NOT Going Bankrupt!

Many Americans believe Social Security won’t exist for much longer, but honestly, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This past June, The New York Times posted a doomsday report on the future of Social...

Nov 17, 2023

HB 158: Parents Liable for Teens’ Accidents?

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. When teen drivers have other passengers in the car, the risk of a fatal car crash doubles. And teenagers are more prone to have a...

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Nov 14, 2023

What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer in South Carolina?

Everyone knows what a lawyer is – we went to law school, earned a doctorate, and started doing “lawyer things.” But what is a personal injury lawyer, and how exactly do we spend our day...

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Nov 01, 2023

Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in South Carolina

In South Carolina, there was a traffic accident every 3.6 minutes during 2021 – and these collisions often resulted in property damage, physical injury, and sometimes, even death. As a personal injury attorney, I have...