Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if I am unable to work following the accident? Will I be able to recover my lost wages?” The family of an actor who died earlier this summer after he was crushed to death by his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee…
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Uber and the problems of personal injury cases
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” What should I do if I’m injured as a passenger in a car accident?” Uber has revolutionized the transportation business. Rather than wait around and spend lots of money on a cab, you can now have a driver pick…
Liability When Cars Drive Themselves
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” Back in May, a terrible accident occurred on a stretch of highway in Williston, Florida. That crash, involving a Tesla with its autopilot system engaged, left the driver,…
School Is Out, Car Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers Increase
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?” School’s out for the summer. Whether you’re a teenager basking in the sultry freedom of…
No More “Accidents”, Safety Experts Insist On “Crashes”
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?” Arguing over semantics seldom seems like a worthwhile pursuit. After all, fighting over small distinctions usually misses the larger…
Chicken Company Settles Lawsuit for $27.5 Million After Employee Incapacitates Small Child
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” A Texas mother and her two sons who were injured when a Sanderson Farms employee slammed into the back of their car almost three years ago just settled their lawsuit…
Snapchat Sued After Teen Causes Devastating Car Crash While Using “Miles Per Hour” Filter
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” When the car wreck happened last September, it was quite possibly the most millennial-sounding story you’ve ever heard. A teenager driving her father’s Mercedes Benz was speeding at 107 miles…
Lyft Faces Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Ridesharing companies have become wildly popular in recent years, with Uber and Lyft enjoying eye-popping valuations and tremendous interest from investors who believe they are remaking the transportation industry. Though consumers have flocked…
Strip Club Off The Hook After Drunk Driving Crash
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?” In certain cases, personal injury victims are allowed to bring a lawsuit against not only the person who directly caused their injuries, but also…
Jury In First GM Ignition Switch Case Appears To Side With GM
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “When does the insurance company have to pay for my medical treatment?” Lawyers have been anxiously watching and waiting for a verdict in the first GM ignition switch case. The wait is over, with the jury announcing its verdict late last…