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When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”   If you have recently been injured, you may find yourself wondering what your next steps should be. Should you get medical tests performed? Should you sue the person…

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Awarding Attorney’s Fees for Personal Injury Claims

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I have to pay a retainer fee to get an attorney to represent me in my personal injury case?”   Consider this scenario: You have taken a personal injury claim to trial and it appears the jury will decide in…

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Pedestrians Safety: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”   For centuries, walking was the only reliable mode of transportation available to the majority of the population. Today, however, pedestrians must navigate alongside a variety of different vehicles such as bicycles, automobiles, and trains.…

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Quality Personal Injury Attorneys: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

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?”   When searching for a personal injury attorney, the average American may not always have the time to conduct a…

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The Victims’ Fair Treatment Act Could End North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Rule

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   North Carolina is one of few states that still follow the contributory negligence rule when awarding compensation in personal injury cases. Most other states have adopted the…

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What are the Top 10 Reasons for Personal Injury Claim Denials?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?”   Insurance claims are denied for a multitude of reasons, but the denial of your claim is not necessarily the end of the story. If the insurance company…

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What is the Last Clear Chance Defense in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   If you have been injured in an automobile accident in North Carolina, recovering damages may not be as straightforward and easy as in most other states. That…

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How Much is My Car Accident Claim Worth in North Carolina?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”   If you have been injured in a car accident in North Carolina, you might wonder how much compensation you can receive for your damages and financial losses. You may be entitled to compensation through…

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What is a Mandatory Settlement Conference in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”   If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligent conduct in Charlotte or other parts of North Carolina, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses and…

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When Should I Contact a North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”   If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, your entire life might come to an abrupt stop. While getting injured can be a life-altering…

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