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. 

I am proud to be a new Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Membership in the Fellows is limited to less than one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction.

Attorney Doug Maynard has now argued insurance issues before the NC Supreme Court three times in the last six years — this is more cases than any plaintiff's attorney on insurance matters. When we say, we will FIGHT for you — we mean it.

The first thing a driver should consider after an auto accident is seeking legal representation. Even if the collision seems small, hiring an auto accident attorney increases your chances of receiving fair compensation for physical, mental, and emotional injuries.

You've had an accident at work. You told your supervisor, and their response was, "Okay." What should you do next?

Even if it seems like a small injury — it is important to report ALL injuries sustained while on-the-job. Filing a workers' compensation claim in North Carolina requires a few steps.

In relationships, fault is a matter of perspective, but in the legal arena, fault determines liability and the right to fair compensation. Here's what that means in North Carolina.

Every year, people are hurt in preventable accidents at work. So can I sue the employer when they did something wrong and that error caused the injury?