Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What information will be helpful for my nursing home negligence claim?” The United States Supreme Court has ruled on a case that could affect nursing home claims all across the country. In Kindred Nursing Centers, L.P. v. Clark, the court…
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Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?” A 2016 research study by The Pew Research Center estimates that over 65% of adults in the United States use some form of social…
What to Consider When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does your firm charge to represent me in a personal injury case?” Hiring an attorney is not a one-size-fits-all situation. If you are considering filing a personal injury suit, hiring the right attorney is a crucial step that could…
Massachusetts High Court Rules MIT is Not Responsible for Student’s Suicide
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?” A recent case decided by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was watched by many in anticipation of a ruling. The Court’s…
Ruling In New York May Give Plaintiffs Leverage
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How do worker comps payments work?” We all know that in personal injury cases, settlement is a common end result. Though there are lots of reasons why this is the case, a big one is the degree of uncertainty on…
State Fair Accident Sheds Light On Potentially Troubling Government Immunity
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” People may be vaguely aware of the notion of immunity, that certain people are legally protected from being sued for their actions. Often this immunity surfaces in cases involving police officers who are…
Court Considers Obligation of Property Owners To Ensure Safety of Guests
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” It is not often that cases involving casual holiday parties and relatively minor injuries make their way to state supreme courts. However, that is exactly what has happened in Michigan where…
Court Gives Injury Victim Second Chance To Make Her Case
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” The sad reality is that one of the many hurdles personal injury victims often are forced to overcome is the skepticism by some concerning the severity of their injuries.…
Court Says Personal Injury Plaintiff Must Reveal Social Media Content
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” For years now, personal injury attorneys have warned plaintiffs to be very careful about the kinds of information they choose to reveal online. Despite the calls for restraint, many find social…
Appeals Court Says Insurance Company’s Bad Faith Could Prove Costly
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance company wants to send me to their own doctor for a second opinion. Do I have to go?” Anyone who has ever been involved in a car accident likely understands how frustrating it can be dealing with an…