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Winston-Salem Personal Injury Lawyers
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Winston-Salem blends a historic downtown, two universities, a major medical center, and a web of highways including I-40, US 52, and the rebuilt Salem Parkway. Whether you were hurt in a highway collision, struck while walking downtown, or injured on someone else's property, you need a team that will listen, investigate, and fight for a fair result.
Paynter Law represents injured people in Winston-Salem and throughout Forsyth County. We're a small firm with national experience: more than 75 years of combined legal experience, over $500 million in verdicts and settlements, and more than 5,000 people helped. Call (919) 245-3116 for a free case review.
Roads and Risks in Forsyth County
Highway and interchange crashes
I-40, US 52, US 421, and Salem Parkway (formerly Business 40) carry heavy commuter traffic in and out of downtown. Interchanges with short merge lanes, sudden slowdowns, and speeding drivers lead to rear-end and sideswipe crashes, and the I-40 corridor brings steady tractor-trailer traffic. See our car accident and tractor-trailer accident pages.
Busy surface roads
Corridors like Silas Creek Parkway, Peters Creek Parkway, Stratford Road, and Hanes Mall Boulevard combine high traffic volume with frequent turns and shopping-center entrances, a recipe for T-bone and failure-to-yield crashes.
Cyclists, walkers, and greenway users
Downtown Winston-Salem, the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State campuses, and the city's greenway system put cyclists and pedestrians close to traffic. Drivers must give them room and yield at crossings. When they don't, the injuries are often severe. Learn about our bicycle accident and pedestrian accident practice.
Serious Injuries Deserve Serious Preparation
Many seriously injured people in the Winston-Salem area are treated at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Injuries like fractures, spinal damage, and traumatic brain injury can require months of treatment and may affect your ability to work for years. We work with your medical records and, when needed, outside experts to document the full cost of your injuries, not just today's bills.
If you lost a family member in a crash, the personal representative of your loved one's estate can pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family. These claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of death. Learn more about wrongful death claims.
How We Build Your Case
- Gather the crash report from the Winston-Salem Police Department, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, or State Highway Patrol
- Track down video from traffic cameras, businesses, and dashcams before it's overwritten
- Interview witnesses and, when needed, work with accident reconstruction experts
- Document medical treatment, lost income, and how the injury has changed your daily life
- Negotiate with insurers and prepare for trial when they won't be fair
Because of North Carolina's contributory negligence rule, the details matter. Early, thorough investigation is often what separates a denied claim from a fair recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which court handles Winston-Salem injury cases?
Lawsuits arising from injuries in Winston-Salem are generally filed in Forsyth County, where civil cases are heard at the Forsyth County Courthouse in downtown Winston-Salem.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
North Carolina's contributory negligence rule can bar recovery if you're found even slightly at fault. But insurers often claim fault that the evidence doesn't support, and there are exceptions in some cases. Talk with a lawyer before you assume you don't have a claim.
How do I get started with Paynter Law?
Call 919-245-3116 or text 919-877-6467 any time. We'll listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain your options in a free case review.
Contact Paynter Law
We represent clients on a contingency fee basis. We advance the costs of your case, and you don't owe us costs or attorney fees until we win. Most North Carolina injury claims must be filed within three years. Call (919) 245-3116 or text 919-877-6467 for a free case review.
This page provides general information, not legal advice.
Small Firm. National Experience.
Why Hire Us?
Contingency Fee Structure
We represent all of our clients on a contingency fee basis. We advance costs such as litigation and trial expenses, discovery costs, and expert witness fees, and you don’t owe us costs and attorney fees until we win your case.
75+ Years Combined Legal Experience
Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience and were trained at some of the top law schools in the country. To-date, we have helped over 5,000 people seek justice.