Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Have you ever seen your Uber driver or friend talking on the phone while driving and wondered, “Wait, isn’t that illegal in North Carolina?” While you probably…
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Four Most Common Causes of Personal Injury on the Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” When summer ends, Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September. During the long holiday weekend, millions of Americans attend backyard barbecues, beach parties, picnics, firework shows, and other events with…
A Study Reveals How Much Time Charlotte Drivers Spend in Traffic Delays Per Year
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?” Do you feel like traffic delays in Charlotte are getting worse by the year? Well, a new study has confirmed your…
Summer Driving Dangers
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” Now that summer is in full swing, it seems like everyone is in a better mood. The weather is nicer, summer activities have begun, and overall everyone is looking forward to a much-deserved…
Pedestrian Car Accident Deaths on the Rise
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does your firm charge to represent me in a personal injury case?” Every year, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) prepares various reports on car accident statistics all across the United States. Recently, the GHSA has released its findings…
Warm Weather Leads to Increased Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” It seems like spring weather is here to stay and we can all get excited for the upcoming summer months. When the sun is out, it seems like everyone has…
Avoiding a Car Accident in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If an incident report was filled out, do I have a right to receive a copy?” The majority of people all across the United States rely on automobiles to get around. This is true in North Carolina, as well.…
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…
Traffic Deaths Jump For A Second Year In Row
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” Last year was a bad year from a traffic and safety perspective. According to recently released numbers from the Department of Transportation, more than 37,000 people were killed in automobile crashes in 2016.…
Snapchat Personal Injury Case Dismissed By Judge
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is subrogation and how may it factor into my case?” We’re reminded on a seemingly endless basis just how dangerous personal electronic devices can be when used by drivers behind the wheel. Numbers from federal regulators show that fatal car…