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Four Reasons Why Car Accidents are More Likely During the Summer Season

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   During the summer season, car drivers are more likely to cause collisions on the road, while motorcyclists and bicyclists are at a greater risk of getting struck by a motor vehicle. Why are…

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When Can North Carolina Police Engage in High-Speed Chases?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim instead of handling the claim on my own?”   Police chases are not a rare occurrence on America’s roads. Unfortunately, those high-speed chases often lead to injuries among…

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Dealing With Car Crashes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Six Things You Need to Know

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I take photographs of the property damage sustained to my car, of the accident scene, or of my visible injuries following an accident?”   While North Carolina’s stay-at-home order has decreased traffic crashes in the state from about 4,500 in…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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.…

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

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…

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Three Options for Injured Passengers Seeking Compensation After a Car Accident

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Being in a car crash as a passenger is not only scary and frustrating because you have no control over the accident, but also confusing because it may not be…

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Who is at Fault if a Car Pulls Out in Front of Your Vehicle?

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?”   If a car pulls out in front of your vehicle, liability may appear clear. “That driver is clearly at fault!” you might think.…

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The Dangers of Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”   The scene of a tractor-trailer crash can be bloody and destructive, often involving fire, explosions, overturned vehicles, and severe injuries. Unfortunately, truck accidents are not as uncommon as it…

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