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?” Road rage and rush hour are practically synonymous, as a high number of vehicles and congested…
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Hazards in Logging Truck Accidents in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” A recent logging truck accident in North Carolina has highlighted the hazards associated with heavy, overloaded vehicles hauling poorly secured logs that hang 20 feet off the rear of…
North Carolina Pedestrian Deaths
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” A report states that early on April 6, 2016, a 52-year-old woman from Raleigh, was walking along I-40 in New Hanover County around 5:30 a.m. A…
Summer Driving Dangers
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” Now that summer is in full swing, it seems like everyone is in a better mood. The weather is nicer, summer activities have begun, and overall everyone is looking forward to a much-deserved…
Red Light Camera Collisions
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I file the property damage claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or with my insurance company?” Chances are you have driven through a town equipped with red light cameras to catch drivers who run red lights and to prevent…
Pedestrian Car Accident Deaths on the Rise
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does your firm charge to represent me in a personal injury case?” Every year, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) prepares various reports on car accident statistics all across the United States. Recently, the GHSA has released its findings…
Safety First: Tips for Safe Driving This Summer
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” The end of winter weather is near, and it seems like summer is just around the corner. Many people think that the dangers of driving might decrease as the weather gets nicer. There…
North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Collateral Source Rule
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” The collateral source rule in North Carolina states that a plaintiff’s award in a personal injury suit can not be reduced by amount that is received by third-party sources. For…
Types of Auto Insurance in North Carolina
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and how may it apply to my case? You have been in an auto accident. One of your first thoughts is to reach out to your insurance provider for help and guidance on what…
I Was the Passenger in a Car Accident, Now What?
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?” It is bad enough being involved in a car accident when you are the driver, but being the passenger in a car accident…