Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” What should I do if I’m injured as a passenger in a car accident?” Though you may have heard of dashcams (dashboard cameras) before, you may have thought these were only for police officers or other public servants. Though…
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Speeding Continues Killing Thousands Each Year
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” With the number of auto accident fatalities rising, many have been eager to identify the source of the increase. Some have blamed the increasing prevalence of smartphones and the attraction of text messaging.…
Does legal marijuana lead to increase in car crashes?
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?” There’s been a big push in recent years by states across the country to legalize the use of marijuana. Though some started by limiting use to…
Who is liable if an accident occurs while someone else is driving your vehicle?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I trust the insurance adjuster?” Though it’s something few people think about when signing up for car insurance, it happens all the time. People get involved in accidents while driving someone else’s vehicle. The question then becomes, what happens…
Experts Say Golf Carts More Dangerous Than They Appear
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Golf carts are not something most people think about as being dangerous. They generally move pretty slow, aren’t known for their sporty handling and are generally associated with retirement communities…
What Not To Do After A Car Accident
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, chances are you’re confused about exactly what comes next. If you’re like most people, you haven’t been involved…
Recent Chattanooga Bus Crash Highlights State’s Personal Injury Award Limits
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Tennessee has been in the news several times recently for very unfortunate reasons. Most recently was the terrible fire that swept through Gatlinburg and, before that, was…
Company Pays Millions After Crash Caused By Trucker Talking While Driving
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” The danger of using cellphones behind the wheel is evident to everyone by now. For years, we’ve all heard about accidents caused by distraction linked to…
Recovery Curbed Yet Again by Contributory Negligence: One Reporter’s Story
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? A Raleigh News & Observer reporter recently wrote a column about his personal experience with North Carolina’s “rigged system” of contributory negligence. The overall humorous tone of…
What Happens if You Cause an Accident Trying to Avoid Another?: The Sudden Emergency Doctrine
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” Imagine you are driving down the highway, taking care to obey all traffic laws. Suddenly, you see another car, driving in the wrong lane, headed straight…