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Paynter Law is proud to announce Stuart M. Paynter’s selection as a North Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2019 Leader in the Law. This award honors North Carolina legal professionals who have “gone above and beyond in their profession and their community”. The 2019 award recipients will be honored at a ceremony in Greensboro on October 25, 2019. Stuart Paynter is…
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On September 18, 2019, several members of Paynter Law attended HarrisMartin’s JUUL, E-cigarettes, & Vaping Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Stuart Paynter, owner of Paynter Law, also presented at the conference. This conference was particularly timely given the recent increase in diagnosed vaping-related lung illnesses across the U.S. To date, hundreds of people have been diagnosed with pneumonia…
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Since their introduction in the United States in 2006, vape devices and e-cigarettes have been largely marketed as safer alternatives to cigarette smoking. But according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, three recent hospitalizations for serious lung disease may be calling the devices’ safety into question. Below, we’ll tell you more…
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Every year, people suffer personal injuries or death as a result of explosions. Some of these explosions are the result of workplace injuries; others are from gas lines that explode, fireworks, lithium-ion batteries, or fires. Types of personal injuries from explosions can range from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to severe burns, traumatic brain injuries, broken…
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Press release as it appears in Cision, PR Newswire DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — LG Chem manufactures defective lithium-ion batteries that can spontaneously explode, alleges a lawsuit filed on behalf of a North Carolina man who suffered severe burns after a battery he bought for his vaping device exploded in his pocket. The lawsuit was filed against LG…
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If you’ve ever been in a car crash, you know it can create a whirlwind of problems in life. Maybe you’ve lost your mode of transportation and are struggling getting to work, maybe your injuries are so severe they are interfering with daily life, and most likely, you are shaken up emotionally from the crash…
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We know that losing a loved one is traumatic and life-changing. It brings whirlwind of emotions and hardships, including financial hardships. In general, we rely on our loved ones for support just as we provide support to our loved ones. When we suddenly lose that support, it can change your whole life – you may…
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If you’ve been in a car crash, you may be considering filing a claim with an insurance company for damage to your vehicle (property damage), injuries, and medical bills. An important question that comes up early is, “Which company do I file a claim with? Mine, or the other driver’s?” This is an important decision…
Read MoreA group of researchers from the University of Chicago began a study to prove that the invention of ridesharing companies has made the road, and the world a safer place – decreasing car crashes, fatalities, drunk drivers, etc. Unfortunately, those researchers have now said that they proved themselves wrong. By looking at data from the…
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We don’t get a ton of winter weather here in North Carolina, but we do get some snow and ice from time to time. Because we don’t get wintry weather regularly, it’s even more important to make sure you are prepared if you have to drive in it. Before the arrival of winter weather this…
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