What To Do Immediately After a Truck Accident: Essential Steps

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Whether you’ve been in a truck crash or you’d just like to know what to do should the worst happen, this guide from Paynter Law is for you. Below, learn what to do immediately after a truck accident, from seeking medical treatment to finding a truck accident lawyer for your case. Move to Safety Right…

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How To Maximize Your Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident

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After a motorcycle crash that wasn’t your fault, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. You can seek damages for your pain, suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. Some of the smartest ways to maximize compensation after a motorcycle accident are hiring legal representation, seeing a doctor, using an investigation to prove…

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Understanding Your Rights After a Car Accident: A Guide for Victims

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The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles reports that almost 275,000 car accidents take place in the Tar Heel State each year. These accidents cause over 110,000 injuries and millions of dollars of property damage. If you’re ever involved in a car crash in North Carolina, it’ll likely leave you shaken up. These accidents are…

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The Role of Black Box Data in Truck Accident Investigations

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Commercial truck accidents often have catastrophic consequences for others on the road. Because passenger vehicles are smaller and lighter than semi-trucks, their occupants frequently bear the brunt of traffic collisions.  Thankfully, commercial trucks have one feature that makes investigating crashes easier: the “black box.” This post discusses the role of black box data in truck…

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The Importance of Gathering Evidence for Your Car Accident Claim

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When you’re involved in a traffic collision, collecting evidence is probably the last thing on your mind. While your priority should always be everyone’s safety, gathering evidence for your car accident claim is also important.  Whether you’re filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit against the negligent party, the right kinds of proof can help…

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Recovering Damages in Motorcycle Accident Cases: What You Need to Know

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The most recent data published by the North Carolina Department of Transportation shows that in 2022, there were 3,743 motorcycle crashes in our state. Of those, 2,869 motorcyclists were injured, and 206 individuals lost their lives in those motorbike wrecks. While these statistics don’t speak to the extent of the impairments that the riders who…

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Injuries Caused by Lithium Ion Battery Fires: Pursuing Compensation

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No matter what consumer goods you use on a regular basis, most of them likely rely on the use of a lithium-ion battery to power them. This includes items as commonplace as smartphones and laptops to gadgets your kids play with, including hoverboards as well as electric cars. However, horror stories highlighting the dangers associated…

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We’re Hiring – Marketing Assistant

Paynter Law Firm is a growing personal injury law firm headquartered inHillsborough, North Carolina. Our new Marketing Assistant role reports to the lawfirm owner and will liaise with marketing vendors to achieve marketing objectives.Current objectives include, lead management, community networking, buildingand maintaining our social media presence, providing basic graphic design andcorrespondence, and event hosting. Job…

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