Farrin Law Blog

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Jun 25, 2024

South Carolina Seatbelt Death Trends

Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and with the warmer weather comes busier roads as well as, unfortunately, an increased risk of traffic deaths and injuries, according to the National Safety Council. One...

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Jun 11, 2024

Qualifying for Social Security Disability in North Carolina

If you’re having difficulty earning a living due to a serious injury, you may be thinking about applying for Social Security Disability – or SSDI – benefits. When should you apply? Disability has a durational...

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May 16, 2024

Will Health Insurance Continue if I File for Workers’ Comp?

Many people in North and South Carolina wonder how filing a workers’ compensation claim might affect their employment status and their benefits – especially their health insurance. It’s important to understand that your employment relationship with your...

Driver eating a large burger while driving may increase his chances of a wreck.

Apr 14, 2024

Eating and Drinking While Driving Statistics

Next time you pass someone on the road who is texting while driving, don’t be so quick to judge. At least, not if you have ever eaten a burger or sipped a soda while you were...

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Apr 02, 2024

South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer News: Traffic Deaths Down in 2024

Unfortunately, deadly traffic accidents can happen to anyone, any time, on any road. As part of our commitment to helping you stay safe on Greenville, Spartanburg, and other South Carolina roads, we’re sharing monthly statistics...

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Apr 02, 2024

Should I Negotiate My Own Workers’ Comp Settlement in NC?

After a serious injury on the job, many people may assume that they will be able to return to their life as it was prior to the injury. They may believe they will be able...

Apr 01, 2024

Fair Treatment of Spanish Speakers

Attorney at Law magazine once referred to the big bright sign that beams Law Offices of James Scott Farrin above our Durham office building as "empowerment" that's just a phone call away. This light shines as a beacon over...

James Scott Farrin law offices describes how Covid impacts Social Security Administration.

Mar 31, 2024

Cómo la Administración del Seguro Social está manejando el COVID-19

El COVID-19 ha forzado a gran parte del mundo a cambiar la manera en la que conduce sus negocios, y la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA por sus siglas en inglés) no es diferente. Para...

James Scott Farrin law offices describes how the Social Security Administration is handling the COVID pandemic.

Mar 31, 2024

Updates: How the Social Security Administration Is Handling COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has forced much of the world to change how it conducts business, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is no different. For the majority of people already receiving benefits, there will be...

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Mar 31, 2024

Workers’ Comp Benefits Stopped for No Reason?

We’ve seen and experienced our share of insurance horror stories – the deceptions by some companies, delay and deny tactics, even outright lies in some cases. So it is not surprising to us when a...