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Proving Negligence in Motorcycle Accident Cases
The latest statistics published by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles show that our state saw an estimated 493,060 total crashes in 2022. Of those, 3,743 were motorcycle accidents, which resulted in 2,869 injuries and 206 fatalities. Here at Paynter Law, our attorneys often find themselves in a position helping those who’ve suffered catastrophic…
Read MoreExploring Product Liability: Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Battery Fires
A 2017 report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) outlined how there had been at least 25,000 cases of battery fires involving over 400 different types of electronic devices during the previous decade. It’s likely that number has only grown during the past seven years since that report was published, given how the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Dram Shop Liability in North Carolina
Have you been struck and injured by a drunk motorist, or did a loved one lose their life while an intoxicated driver was at the wheel? If so, this is one of many examples of when you might be eligible to hold the bar that served the person who caused the crash liable in addition…
Read MoreEmotional Trauma After a Lithium Battery Fire: Pursuing Compensation
As someone who has endured a lithium battery fire, you’re well aware that these incidents not only leave behind physical injuries like burns and residual physical pain and disfigurement but also bring to the forefront a whole host of mental health concerns. Below, we’ll share details about the most commonly reported emotional trauma that occurs…
Read MoreExploring the Legal Process: Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit
So, you had a car crash along NC Hwy 86, 57, along I-40 or I-85, on South Churton Street, or elsewhere in and around Hillsborough. Now, not only are you left with a severely damaged vehicle on your hands, but even worse, you’ve suffered serious injuries that you’re going to need extensive treatment for in…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Lithium Ion Battery Fires: Causes and Consequences
The use of lithium batteries, although there are many different types, depending on whether they’re being used in a smartphone or vehicle, has soared in recent years as government regulators have urged environmentalists and scientists to identify more sustainable forms of electricity. The uptick in the use of these battery-powered products has made an impact…
Read MoreInjuries That Often Result From Car Accidents: Know Your Rights
Many of us get behind the wheel of our car without thinking twice about it. However, we should. The most recent report published by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, its North Carolina 2021 Traffic Crash Facts report, highlights how our state saw 276,026 auto accidents that year. Of those, 74,639 resulted in injuries…
Read MoreProving Negligence in Lithium Battery Fire Accident Claims
From smartphones to power tools, smart watches, and fitness tracking devices to e-cigarettes, laptops to e-readers, laptops, small appliances, digital cameras, power tools, and kids’ toys, these are just some of the many consumer products that feature lithium-ion batteries, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. We list out all these items that come equipped…
Read MoreHow To Spot a Drunk Driver and Your Right to Compensation if One Injures You
The statistics surrounding drunk driving accidents are staggering. At least 30% of all auto accidents can be blamed on alcohol intoxication, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this same factor resulted in at least 13,384 fatalities on American roadways in 2021. These collisions are completely preventable if people would not drink…
Read MoreCommon Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents: Seeking Fair Compensation
There are many positive reasons to take a motorbike out for a ride. In the spring and summer, you may do so to enjoy the warm air flowing through your hair, and in the fall, you may take your cruiser motorcycle for a spin to take in the changing colors of the leaves. Recreation aside,…
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