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State senator uses nonprofit’s complaint about legal bills to try to impose cap on damages

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” I have been injured on another person’s property. What should I do now?”   Legal bills have made the business of “Punkin Chunkin” uncertain, but Punkin Chunkin president Ricky Nietubicz said he is committed to holding the annual…

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Woman representing late husband’s estate sues herself over accident that killed him

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?”   Woman causes husband’s death, sues herself for negligence, wins, then pays herself the money. If one believes the headline, it is true. A closer look reveals the…

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N.C. among minority of states continuing to install deadly guardrails on state highways

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”   State officials have rebuffed calls to stop installing guardrails that activists say have caused dozens…

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School-bus compartment door flies open, causing crash that injures 23 students

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”   A storage compartment door on a Gaston County school bus opened suddenly on Wednesday, causing the school bus to overturn and injuring some…

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“Parked” car accidents illustrate danger of being run over by your own car

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What if the accident was my fault?”   A spate of recent tragic incidents shows the dangers posed by motor vehicles do not end when we park them—or when we think we have parked them.…

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Lawyer thinks self-driving cars may be a bust for personal injury attorneys

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”   Motor vehicles and the virtually unfettered freedom of movement throughout the United States they have afforded have become staples of American life over…

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Crashworthiness claims available in NC, as long as you were not at fault

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”   A court battle over legal fees stemming from a deadly 2009 car accident ended last…

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Important Do’s And Don’ts In A North Carolina Personal Injury Case

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   If you have been involved in a North Carolina car crash or other injury-causing accident, there are some important rules you should follow to ensure you are best able to move forward…

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Charlotte Interstate Wreck Caused By Road Debris

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   A pregnant woman was among those injured after a multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-85 in Charlotte. The crash resulted in the closing of all lanes of the interstate and left five people…

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Alcohol And High Speed Responsible For Deadly Charlotte Crash

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?”   Police in Charlotte say that a recent deadly accident likely involved high rates of speed and alcohol. Law enforcement officials say they believe the two risky behaviors combined to cause the death of a four-month-old…

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