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When is an injury not enough to justify a personal injury lawsuit?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Typically, when we discuss a personal injury case we hear a lot of gruesome details about the harm that was done to the plaintiffs. Horrible injuries, including broken bones, head…

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Experts Argue Smartphones Secret Source of Increased Auto Fatality Rate

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   We recently discussed the issue of the rising death toll in auto accidents across the country. Figures released by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration revealed…

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Does legal marijuana lead to increase in car crashes?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?”   There’s been a big push in recent years by states across the country to legalize the use of marijuana. Though some started by limiting use to…

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Court Says You Must Be A Person To Suffer A Personal Injury

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if I still owe money on the vehicle but the insurance company classifies it as a “total loss”?   When you think of personal injury cases, some of the first things that spring to mind likely include car accidents, slip-and-falls…

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Suing Snapchat for Car Crashes

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   Everyone knows how dangerous distracted driving can be. Whether it’s fiddling with the radio, dealing with unruly kids in the backseat or, far more commonly, interacting…

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Liability When Cars Drive Themselves

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”   Back in May, a terrible accident occurred on a stretch of highway in Williston, Florida. That crash, involving a Tesla with its autopilot system engaged, left the driver,…

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School Is Out, Car Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers Increase

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I take photographs of the property damage sustained to my car, of the accident scene, or of my visible injuries following an accident?”   School’s out for the summer.   Whether you’re a teenager basking in the sultry freedom of…

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No More “Accidents”, Safety Experts Insist On “Crashes”

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?”   Arguing over semantics seldom seems like a worthwhile pursuit. After all, fighting over small distinctions usually misses the larger…

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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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