Motorcycle Safety in North Carolina May is the unofficial start of summer. With the warm temperatures comes an increase in motorcycles on the roads. As of 2021, North Carolina had almost 200,000 registered motorcycles. Motorcycles make up about 2% of registered vehicles yet account for about 10% of traffic fatalities.…
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina? A serious injury can sideline you from work and keep you from doing the things you love. When you suffer a serious injury, you may be in severe pain, and you may need to go through…
Bicycle Safety Awareness The bicycle is a fun and popular mode of transportation. Not only are bicycles fun for kids and families, but they are also a great form of exercise. With more and more emphasis on ecology, bicycles are a way to travel to and from work without having…
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?” The State of Maryland’s first-ever ordained female Episcopal Bishop is in the news over the…
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?” Scenes and outtakes from countless television shows and movies have shown cyclists speeding past people jogging or…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What if the medical condition improves before the hearing?” A recent accident in New Jersey involving actor and comedian Tracy Morgan highlights the extreme dangers posed by exhausted drivers. The crash earlier this month left the former 30 Rock star in critical condition and…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?” Police in Gaston County, North Carolina say that five people have been injured after a car and an ambulance were involved in a crash. The wreck occurred in the…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” A North Carolina Senate committed has added language to a piece of legislation that will now require drivers of mopeds to purchase liability insurance before legally operating the vehicles on state roadways.…
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…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?” A New Jersey woman is driving workplace discrimination claims in a new direction, claiming that congested roadways on her work commute aggravated…