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The Dangers (and Potential Liability) of Driving While Old

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   A recent article on Law.com made the argument that, in addition to DWI and DUI, there should be another three-letter acronym describing another…

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GM Appears To Have Dodged A Bullet In First Ignition Switch Lawsuit

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?”   It was a case that experts on both sides of the legal spectrum have been anxiously awaiting and it ended in a victory, of sorts, for General…

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The Dangers of Aggressive Driving

Matt Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   What is aggressive driving?   Aggressive driving is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of risky behaviors. Most broadly, aggressive driving refers to…

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Dangers Posed By Tired Truckers Set To Receive Increased Attention

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Everyone knows about the dangers associated with distracted driving. Commercials and public service announcements routinely warn drivers of the importance of focusing on the…

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What to know about Uber and Lyft driver liability

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”   Were you, or someone you know, in an accident that involved an Uber driver over Halloween? Ride sharing companies such as Uber…

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Seat Belts May Soon Appear On A School Bus Near You

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   It’s a question that many people, especially parents, have long wondered: Why don’t school buses come with seat belts? Everyone knows that seat belts…

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More Than A Dozen People Die Due To Keyless Ignition Systems

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Automakers continue to incorporate newer and more sophisticated technology into vehicles, the goal being to make driving easier. Though some of the changes are…

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Caution flag is out for spectators choosing to sit close to the action

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” I have been injured on another person’s property. What should I do now?”   Those NASCAR fans who stayed awake into the early morning hours of July 6th to catch the conclusion of the Coke Zero 400 at…

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Settlement Mills IV: The pros and cons of settlement mills and suggested solutions

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   When a personal-injury claimant’s case is turned down by a lawyer or law firm because the value of the claim is too low,…

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Attorney hopes “conservative” jury’s $1-million car-accident award is a game-changer

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I trust the insurance adjuster?”   Damages are the dirty little secret in personal injury lawsuits—at least the typical insurance adjuster wants you to feel that way. Sure, the adjuster tells you, the driver…

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