Farrin Law Blog

A couple frustrated over workers' comp documents & a calculator look at their laptop computer.

Dec 02, 2024

Why Workers’ Comp Settlement Calculators Online Shouldn’t Be Trusted

Navigating the complexities of a workers’ compensation claim in North or South Carolina can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to determining the right potential settlement amount. While many turn to workers’ comp settlement calculators...

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Dec 01, 2024

Social Security Disability Client Concerns

As you might imagine, we get a lot of questions about the Social Security Disability process, who qualifies and why or why not. We sat down with Attorney Rick Fleming who leads our Social Security...

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Sep 19, 2024

Experienced Social Security Disability (SSDI) Attorney
Helping Injured Younger Workers

There is a misconception that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are just for older people. That’s a dangerous assumption, as it may prevent younger injured or disabled people in North Carolina from seeking the...

A disabled young man in a wheelchair doing financial calculations on a laptop.

Sep 18, 2024

Understanding Lump Sum Settlements in Workers’ Compensation
in NC and SC: What You Need to Know

If you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) and are ready to settle your workers’ compensation claim, it’s time to consider how you want to receive that potential settlement. In general, there are two main...

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Jul 30, 2024

How to Calculate Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits:
Are You Owed? Are You Getting Maximum Payment?

Note: This blog includes vital information for injured workers who have recently been injured at work and are trying to ensure that they receive the full workers’ compensation benefits to which they may be entitled....

A police officer handcuffing a man unnecessarily roughly against a car.

Jun 30, 2024

What to Do if You’re the Victim of Police Brutality
or Misconduct in North or South Carolina

Having your civil rights violated due to police brutality or police misconduct can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. Police are entrusted with great responsibility to protect society and uphold law and order and while...

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Jun 25, 2024

South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer News:
Massive Decline in Unbuckled Seatbelt Deaths

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:
Are You Injured “Enough” to Apply?

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 My Health Insurance Continue if I File for Workers’ Comp in North or South Carolina?

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...

Why Workers’ Comp Settlement Calculators Online Shouldn’t Be Trusted

Social Security Disability Client Concerns

Experienced Social Security Disability (SSDI) Attorney Helping Injured Younger Workers

Understanding Lump Sum Settlements in Workers’ Compensation in NC and SC: What You Need to Know

How to Calculate Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits: Are You Owed? Are You Getting Maximum Payment?

What to Do if You’re the Victim of Police Brutality or Misconduct in North or South Carolina

South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer News: Massive Decline in Unbuckled Seatbelt Deaths

Qualifying for Social Security Disability in North Carolina: Are You Injured “Enough” to Apply?

Will My Health Insurance Continue if I File for Workers’ Comp in North or South Carolina?

Eating and Drinking While Driving Statistics

Experienced Social Security Disability (SSDI) Attorney
Helping Injured Younger Workers

Understanding Lump Sum Settlements in Workers’ Compensation
in NC and SC: What You Need to Know

How to Calculate Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits:
Are You Owed? Are You Getting Maximum Payment?

What to Do if You’re the Victim of Police Brutality
or Misconduct in North or South Carolina

South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer News:
Massive Decline in Unbuckled Seatbelt Deaths

Qualifying for Social Security Disability in North Carolina:
Are You Injured “Enough” to Apply?