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Sharpton’s Facebook post teaches lesson about social-media use during PI case

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “The insurance company wants to send me to their own doctor for a second opinion. Do I have to go?”   Before last week, I did not know that the Rev. Al Sharpton had a…

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Woman claims racial, sexual discrimination caused her termination from financial firm

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?”   A woman who is married to an American National Football League player has sued the investment firm that terminated her…

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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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Jury rejects cop’s claim for damages over spilled cup of free coffee

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Do I have to sign a release allowing the insurance company to get my medical records?”   After Sgt. Matthew Kohr bought a venti-sized cup of his favorite coffee blend—called “Something Special”—from his favorite barista…

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Council wins another legislative victory at the expense of injured claimants, say lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I trust the insurance adjuster?”   Legislation culled from so-called “bill-mill” American Legislative Exchange Council’s library of plaintiff-unfriendly proposals has become the law of the land in the State of Arizona, and personal injury…

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Pacquiao lawsuit could mean ill tidings for Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” If an incident report was filled out, do I have a right to receive a copy?”   Gamblers and boxing fans are crying foul after what has been billed as boxing’s richest bout, held…

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Officials looking for person who decapitated couple’s service dog

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?”   Police are looking for someone who decapitated a thirteen-year-old deaf-and-blind service dog. Shirley and Dennis Morrow—the dog’s owners—said a family friend who was helping them search for…

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Politicians, cops, doctors trot out “kids” to justify ban on new product

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Physicians, politicians and law-enforcement officials across the United States are lining up to issue calls to ban Palcohol, a powdered version of vodka, rum…

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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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Couple not happy their engagement photo was used for N.F.L. star’s erotica novel

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Legal Briefs: What can you sue for in a personal injury case?   If you cannot figure out what a “Gronking” is, you can read between the lines or you can order a copy of Lacey Noonan’s “risqué erotic e-book” A Gronking to Remember and find…

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