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Settling a Car Accident Claim vs. Going to Trial: What is the Difference?

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   The majority of car accident claims are settled before they reach trial. However, when parties are unable to reach an agreement out of court, the case…

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Negligence in Construction Vehicle Accidents in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”   Most major construction projects, including road work zones, require the use of large trucks and construction vehicles. Construction companies must hire qualified personnel who are properly trained to…

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Who is at Fault in a Tesla Autopilot Accident in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   When Tesla first announced its Autopilot technology, people were thrilled. They thought, “Wouldn’t it be great if my car could drive me around while I am watching a movie or napping on my…

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How to Determine Liability After a Light Rail Accident in Charlotte?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?”   Hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians rely on the subway and trains to commute to and from work every day. When using light and commuter rail lines, people never expect anything bad…

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Can You Seek Compensation from Uber or Lyft After a Ridesharing Accident in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” What should I do if I’m injured as a passenger in a car accident?”   For millions of North Carolinians, ridesharing has become one of the most popular methods of travel. People in North Carolina and elsewhere in the United…

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Four Questions to Ask a Doctor After a Car Accident

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance company wants to send me to their own doctor for a second opinion. Do I have to go?”   Unfortunately, many people forgo going to the doctor following a car accident. Meanwhile, many of those who do go do…

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Liability in Car Accidents Caused by Sudden Incapacitation (Medical Emergency) in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   Typically, a driver who causes a car crash in Charlotte or elsewhere in North Carolina is held liable for the resulting damages if the victim can prove that the driver was negligent. However,…

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North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Doctrine: Fault, Compensation, and Exceptions

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   In North Carolina, those who become injured in car accidents or other accidents must prove that another individual or entity was negligent in causing their injury in order to obtain compensation. However, since…

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Car Accidents Caused by Drugged Driving in North Carolina

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?”   In North Carolina, victims of auto accidents caused by drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs can obtain compensation for their losses and damages. While suing a motorist who was under the influence…

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How a Hit-and-Run Attorney in North Carolina can Help You Obtain Compensation

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?”   In recent years, hit-and-run car accidents have been on the rise in Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina. Many victims of hit-and-run crashes realize that the worst thing…

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