Other Appearances
Attorney Jeremy Maddox Discusses the Impact of Covid-19 on Car Accidents
April 16th, 2020: Despite fewer people on the roads during the pandemic, a high rate of car accidents still occurred. While some people were unable to go to the hospital after a wreck due to Covid, attorney Jeremy Maddox advises it’s best to see a doctor after you’ve been involved in a wreck. Read more.
Attorney Matt Harbin Argues for Workers’ Compensation Rights for Healthcare Workers
April 9th, 2020: Workers’ compensation attorney Matt Harbin describes the lack of protection healthcare workers face during the pandemic in this op-ed. He calls for the North Carolina state legislature to deem Covid-19 a listed provision so that those who are at an increased risk of contracting it on the job can be protected. Read more.
Attorney Matt Harbin Discusses Workers’ Rights During the Covid-19 Pandemic
April 3rd, 2020: James Scott Farrin attorney Matt Harbin spoke to ABC11 about various workers’ rights pertaining to the pandemic. He encourages North Carolina workers to look into the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which may qualify some workers for paid leave. Read more.
Matt Harbin Answers the Question “Can You Claim Workers’ Compensation if You Were Exposed to Coronavirus on the Job?”
April 2nd, 2020: While workplaces make adjustments due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some employees are wondering if they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for contracting the virus at work. James Scott Farrin attorney Matt Harbin says that while there is not yet a black and white answer to this question, certain healthcare workers are at a greater risk of being exposed to Covid and may be entitled to protection as such. Read more.
Attorney Matt Harbin Discusses Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed Individuals
March 25th, 2020: As unemployment rates rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, self-employed and contract workers are wondering if they are entitled to unemployment benefits. The unfortunate answer, according to attorney Matt Harbin, is no. He says that there “is not a clear fix for [these workers].”Read more.
James Scott Farrin Welcomes Personal Injury Attorneys J. Bryan Boyd and Emily Fertig
March 12th, 2020: We are proud to announce that personal injury attorney, Rosa Antunez Boatwright, was elected to the Diamante Arts & Cultural Center Board of Directors in recognition for her passionate advocacy for and contributions to the Hispanic/Latino community. Her community and cultural involvement are well-known around the office. Congratulations, Rosa!
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