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How to Avoid the Perils of Graduation Season

May 18, 2018

It’s an exciting time of year, when many of our children are graduating high school or college. It is a time of celebrations, family gatherings and class parties. Yet amid the fun and festivities, as a parent, you worry about your child’s safety. This is the time of year where underage drinking skyrockets. In fact,…

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What Policy Holders Need to Understand About Insurance Companies

May 10, 2018

“The insurance companies are not looking out for these folk’s best interests,” explained David D. Larson Jr., a 20 year veteran in the personal injury field and Of Counsel at The Paynter Law Firm located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. “Insurance companies are concerned with making money and paying less on claims.” This profit motivation of…

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Texting and Driving – By the Numbers

April 24, 2018

The Numbers are Frightening – Spring is in the air and Summer is not far behind.  Each year as the weather warms up, our teenagers begin to participate in some of their most important rites of passage – Prom and Graduation.  It is a time of great joy and pride, but it is also a…

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The Steps in a Personal Injury Case

April 2, 2018

If you have been injured in an accident, you probably have a lot of questions. Do I have a case? What will happen if I pursue a claim? Will it go to trial? The process can feel scary and overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. Every case is unique, and the exact order…

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How Long Will My Car Accident Case Take?

March 30, 2018

Getting in a car accident is traumatic any way you look at it. If you were fortunate, and there are no injuries involved, you will still be dealing with insurance companies and repair bills. In the worst-case scenario, you could be dealing with a life-changing injury, pain and suffering, time missed from work, and sky-high…

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The Paynter Law Firm Offers Career Awareness to Woodlawn Middle School Students as Part of Statewide Blitz

March 21, 2018

March 19 – 28, 2018 is Students@Work℠ Week  Hillsborough, N.C., April 3, 2018 – The Paynter Law Firm PLLC is pleased to join schools and other businesses across North Carolina for Students@Work℠ Week. This initiative provides middle school students with exposure to potential careers in their local communities along with some of the technical and…

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The Paynter Law Firm Co-Hosts Sidebar Social on April 12

March 15, 2018

Due to inclement weather, January’s Sidebar Social in Carrboro was rescheduled! Join fellow and prospective NCAJ members at Milltown to Mix + Mingle + Network after work – preceded by a bonus CLE Hour! This event is a great opportunity to meet attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals – both members and non-members of NCAJ.…

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What Really Causes Car Accidents?

March 1, 2018

Even though there are approximately 6 million car accidents per year, car accidents remain a bit of a mystery. When we see an accident, we all slow down and look for a moment. We may try to figure out what happened so we can avoid a similar situation in the future. We are all intelligent…

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What is Nursing Home Neglect?

March 1, 2018

Placing a parent or loved one in a nursing home is a very difficult decision. You place your trust in the care facility and expect them to take care of your loved one as you would. Unfortunately, in many instances, this is not the case. It is estimated that there are currently 1.4 million Americans…

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About Slip and Fall Accidents

February 1, 2018

Slip and fall accidents are unfortunately all too common. Whether slipping on a wet grocery store floor or falling on an icy driveway, the injuries that are caused by these accidents can be quite serious. These types of accidents come under an area of the law known as premises liability. Under the law, owners and…

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