Charlotte Injury Lawyers Blog

A Study Reveals How Much Time Charlotte Drivers Spend in Traffic Delays Per Year

March 11, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

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?”

Do you feel like traffic delays in Charlotte are getting worse by the year? Well, a new study has confirmed your gut instinct. A new report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute has analyzed how much time Charlotte motorists spend in traffic jams. The Institute prepared the report in collaboration with INRIX, which captures traffic speed data for major roads in urban areas.

Charlotte Pedestrians are Likely to Die Along This Highway, NCDOT Warns

March 4, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

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

A new year-long safety study showed that an increasing number of Charlotte pedestrians are dying along Independence Boulevard. There have been at least 26 car crashes involving pedestrians on the highway, which is known for its heavy traffic, since 2016. Of those, eight have resulted in deaths.

How to Get Compensation for Your Train Accident Injury in Charlotte, N.C.?

February 26, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

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

Various types of trains run through or near Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina. One of the most popular passenger railroad services is Amtrak and the Lynx Light Rail, which take you all around Charlotte.

Charlotte Nursing Homes Flagged for Past Neglect and Abuse

February 19, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question “What constitutes nursing home negligence?”

Several Charlotte-area nursing homes have been flagged for past abuse and neglect. If you are thinking about getting your loved one into a nursing home in Charlotte, check out which facilities have been flagged for violations in the past.

How to Prove Fault if the Other Driver Fell Asleep While Driving

February 12, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

Falling asleep while driving is commonly associated with car accidents in North Carolina and other states. Factors that make motorists doze off behind the wheel include alcohol and drug use, overwork, stress, medical conditions, and long periods of time on the road.

Charlotte is One of the Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers in the U.S.

February 5, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

Two North Carolina cities rank among the least safe for drivers in the United States. The findings of a new study by Go Safe Labs show that Charlotte and Raleigh had some of the highest car crash totals in 2019.

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

January 29, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

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 Get Compensated for Your Shark Attack Injury in North Carolina?

January 22, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

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

North Carolina is no stranger to shark attacks that cause injury to swimmers and surfers. In fact, North Carolina ranked fifth among states for most shark attacks reported in the last decade, just behind South Carolina, California, Hawaii, and Florida.

Potentially Liable Parties in a School Bus Crash (Other Than the Bus Driver)

January 15, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

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

School buses are transporting our future generations, which is why it is no wonder that drivers of such buses have a heightened duty of care compared to other motor vehicles. The bus driver is not the only potentially liable party in auto collisions involving school buses, however. Every day, over 25 million children ride on school buses across the United States. Determining fault in a school bus accident is not always straightforward because most school buses in North Carolina are owned and operated by public or governmental agencies.

Vehicle-Train Collisions: What to do if Your Car is Stuck on the Railroad Tracks?

January 8, 2020 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

You are driving through a highway-rail grade crossing when, all of a sudden, your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks. No one is ever prepared for this situation, and it would be difficult not to panic, especially if a train is rushing toward you.