Farrin Law Blog

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Mar 31, 2024

Workers’ Comp Benefits Stopped for No Reason? That May Be Against the Law.

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...

Mar 30, 2024

South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer News:
Fewer Traffic Fatalities This March but Two Rare Cyclist Deaths

As part of our commitment to helping you stay safe on Greenville, Spartanburg, and other South Carolina roads, we’re sharing monthly statistics on dangerous driving in the Palmetto State. In March 2024 in South Carolina,...

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Mar 26, 2024

Did COVID Response Result in More Traffic Deaths?

We’re all too familiar with the narrative of 2020. A global pandemic, lockdown orders, and social distancing. And yet, in a time when a great many people were working remotely – if at all –...

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Feb 20, 2024

How Workers’ Compensation Offsets May Affect Your Social Security Disability Benefits

As a Disability attorney, a question I hear often from Social Security Disability (SSD) clients who also received workers’ compensation benefits is, “Why does my SSA-1099 form show a higher amount of Disability benefits than...

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Feb 07, 2024

8 of America’s Most Dangerous Jobs

It goes without saying that working as a Hollywood stuntman is a considerably more dangerous job on average than working as an accountant. But no matter what you do, many everyday jobs pose considerable health...

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Jan 03, 2024

Am I in Danger of Being Deported If I’m in a Car Wreck but I Am Not a U.S. Citizen? (And 10 Other Things Undocumented People Want to Know)

Car accidents are terrifying. And sometimes they're even scarier if you're worried about discrimination or even fear being deported. We understand. Don't let that fear cause you to make bad choices. If someone is negligent...

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Dec 22, 2023

North Carolina Right to Work Laws & Employment at Will: What They Mean for Employees

A lot of people think that “right to work laws” and “employment-at-will” are the same thing. The truth is that they are completely separate, and the differences between them have a profound effect on workers....

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Dec 20, 2023

What Are My Rights Concerning Vacation and Holiday Pay in North Carolina?

You may assume that there are laws in North Carolina dictating who is entitled to paid vacation days or ensuring that all employees receive paid time off for nationally recognized holidays such as Christmas and...

Dec 15, 2023

What to Know as a Party Host with Drunk Guests

If you plan on being the holiday host or hostess with the mostest this season, here's something you should know. If your mostest includes alcohol and your guests overindulge, you could potentially be on the...

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Dec 14, 2023

What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer in North Carolina? Your Guide

In North Carolina, a personal injury lawyer is someone who can serve as your advocate and guide when you’ve suffered an injury due to the negligent actions of a person or organization. After you’ve been...

Workers’ Comp Benefits Stopped for No Reason? That May Be Against the Law.

South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer News: Fewer Traffic Fatalities This March but Two Rare Cyclist Deaths

Did COVID Response Result in More Traffic Deaths?

How Workers’ Compensation Offsets May Affect Your Social Security Disability Benefits

8 of America’s Most Dangerous Jobs

Am I in Danger of Being Deported If I’m in a Car Wreck but I Am Not a U.S. Citizen? (And 10 Other Things Undocumented People Want to Know)

North Carolina Right to Work Laws & Employment at Will: What They Mean for Employees

What Are My Rights Concerning Vacation and Holiday Pay in North Carolina?

What to Know as a Party Host with Drunk Guests

What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer in North Carolina? Your Guide

South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer News:
Fewer Traffic Fatalities This March but Two Rare Cyclist Deaths