Car Accidents

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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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Don't let an insurance adjuster add to the stress of an auto accident.