A 69-year-old man with a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit, drives a Ford Fusion SUV through a red light and crashes into a retired Delaware State Trooper's motorcycle, slamming into the left side of his body. At 72 years old, the retired Trooper is in North Carolina sightseeing on the Blue Ridge Parkway. He and his companion stop in Asheville for the night.

We are thrilled to announce that Super Lawyers is rating Doug Maynard for a sixth year in a row (2018 - 2023). This recognition is a testament to Doug’s exceptional mastery, dedication, and commitment to his clients as the Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in each state.

Doug Maynard worked with several other North Carolina-based and Georgia-based attorneys to secure a $10,000,000 settlement for the estates of the decedents. Doug was lead co-counsel for two of the four estates. He and a Georgia attorney, who represented the other two estates, primarily handled settlement the negotiations.

If you have more than the minimum liability limits on your insurance policy, underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) is mandatory.

Underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) is part of your car insurance policy that may cover injuries and damages when the at-fault driver does not have enough liability insurance to cover the damages they caused. Here's what you need to know.

This summer, Doug Maynard presented the 2021–2022 insurance law updates during a continuing legal education session at the NCAJ summer convention in Charlotte, NC.

While some choose to handle their own personal injury claims to save on legal fees, many often benefit from hiring a personal injury lawyer. From understanding the law to having additional experts and resources on their side, a personal injury lawyer can make a big difference in your stress and the compensation you receive for your injuries. 

The case had an interesting procedural twist from the typical personal injury claim as the Maynard Law client was a Third-Party Defendant. The initial insurance claim was denied, but through litigation, we were able to secure a $250,000 settlement.  

After 20 years as a partner with Maynard & Harris Attorneys at Law, PLLC, Celeste Harris has left the firm to pursue an opportunity as a Deputy Commissioner with the North Carolina Industrial Commission.