North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh, where Senate Bill 452 (S.L. 2023-133) and Senate Bill 319 (S.L. 2024-29) reshaped UIM and liability auto insurance laws—effective July 1, 2025—impacting claimants, insurers, and legal strategy statewide.

Doug Maynard and his firm have earned prestigious recognitions for outstanding legal expertise, client advocacy, and community impact in Winston-Salem, with distinctions in Best Lawyers® and Best Law Firms.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) presents significant challenges, both medically and legally, due to its complex diagnosis and treatment. Understanding the legal implications is crucial for those seeking compensation or navigating workers' compensation claims related to this chronic pain condition.

Explore the 2024 car insurance rate surge and its impact on drivers nationwide. Discover key factors, regional insights, and strategies for navigating rising costs. Stay informed to make smart insurance decisions.

In workers’ compensation cases, the resistance of insurance companies to compensate for attendant care services, driven by financial motives, presents formidable challenges, necessitating expert advocacy to secure rightful compensation

Attendant care in workers' compensation cases involves assistance provided to injured workers who cannot perform daily living activities on their own, with insurance companies often hiding or refusing to pay for this costly benefit, especially when it is provided by family and friends.

Doug Maynard, Jr., a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience as a former State Farm insurance adjuster, delivered a comprehensive session titled "Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage UM/UIM Primer and Perspectives" at the North Carolina Bar Association's 2024 Insurance Law Section Program in Cary. Maynard's presentation explored the nuances of UM/UIM coverage under the Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act, offering valuable insights for both novice and seasoned practitioners.

C. Douglas Maynard, Jr. continues to earn Super Lawyers recognition for the 7th consecutive year in 2024. Explore his unparalleled commitment to excellence in personal injury, workers' compensation, and insurance claims. Learn why Super Lawyers matters and how Doug's 30 years of experience make him a force in injury and insurance law. Congratulations, Doug, on this well-deserved achievement!

In the world of law, recognition by one's peers is a true testament to excellence and dedication. Doug Maynard was recently included in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for exceptional work in Insurance Law, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. The Best Lawyers accolades recognize the top 5% of legal talent in private practice throughout the United States.