premises liability

What is Premises Liability?

August 31, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If an incident report was filled out, do I have a right to receive a copy?”

Accidents and injuries can happen quickly. Slip and falls are among the most common types of accidents that often result in physical harm. More than several million people each year visit the emergency room due to injuries sustained by tripping or falling. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one of every five falls results in serious injuries such as broken bones or head trauma. When you fall on someone else’s property, the owner might be responsible if they were negligent. You could be owed money for your damages by the negligent person.

What Can I Do About Illnesses From Asbestos?

December 29, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”

Asbestos is a natural substance that was useful in the construction industry for decades. Many people who worked with the substance or lived or worked in buildings that contain it may suffer from illnesses due to exposure. Asbestos is composed of a variety of minerals and when it is disturbed it breaks into tiny particles that get into the air we breathe. Breathing in asbestos has been found to be carcinogenic and may result in serious illnesses, particularly of the lungs and other organs. If you were exposed to asbestos and later found out you have an asbestos-related illness, you may be owed money for your injuries.

Common Slip and Fall Locations in North Carolina

August 4, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Brad Smith answers the question: ” Do I have to pay a fee to meet with an attorney about my personal injury case?”

Looking at the history of slapstick comedy in American society, one scenario seems to transcend eras — the slip and fall. This scenario, played out in many forms and fashions in a variety of entertainment media, makes light of the reality that humans are not perfect and accidents do occur. However, when these accidents occur in the real world and result in personal injury, victims those responsible almost certainly will not be laughing.

Who is Liable for Your Slip and Fall Accident on a Public Sidewalk in North Carolina?

January 31, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does your firm charge to represent me in a personal injury case?”

Most people have slipped and fallen on a public sidewalk at least once in their life. In many cases, it is snow or ice that contributes to slip and fall accidents on city sidewalks.

What to Do if You Were Injured in an Elevator Accident

October 28, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”

Although elevator accidents are relatively rare compared to car accidents in North Carolina, they do happen. Every one of us has thought, “What if it collapses?” when entering or exiting an elevator at least once in our lifetime.

Who is Liable if You are Injured During a Protest in North Carolina?

June 3, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”

After the killing of George Floyd by police, protests erupted all across the United States. The protests resulted in injuries, store break-ins, damage to businesses, and arrests nationwide.

As a Victim of Shooting at a Public Place, can You Sue the Property Owner?

January 29, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”

Shootings at public places have been on the rise in North Carolina lately, but do victims have the right to recover damages through civil litigation by bringing a lawsuit against the owner of the business or property where the shooting occurred?

Can You Sue Someone for a Sinkhole on Your Property?

January 1, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”

Since a sinkhole is a natural occurrence, many people tend to think that there is nothing they can do if they sustain injuries or their property is damaged in a sinkhole incident. However, depending on the facts surrounding your particular incident, you may be able to sue the local government or other entities.

Hotel Shooting in North Carolina: Is the Hotel Liable for Third-Party Attacks?

October 30, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”

A recent hotel shooting in North Carolina highlighted the question of property owners’ liability for the criminal attacks of other guests. When your injury is caused by a third party during your stay at a hotel in North Carolina, can you sue the hotel?

Fatal Lung Disease Continues to Spread in North Carolina, but Who is Responsible?

October 16, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?”

The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal lung illness, continues to spread across North Carolina, with public health officials confirming at least one death. The outbreak has been linked to a hot tub display at a Fletcher fair held from September 6 through September 15.