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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Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Under Fire In Florida
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to pay taxes on a settlement or jury award in a personal injury case?” Those in Florida who have suffered serious personal injuries due to the negligent or reckless action of doctors can rejoice after a recently issued…
Trump Administration Poised To Relax Or Eliminate Many Workplace Safety Protections
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How do worker comps payments work?” It’s been a rough start for the Trump administration by almost any measure. They’ve had trouble articulating their legislative vision for the country and have had even more trouble executing. One of the few…
Supreme Court Comes Down On The Side of Nursing Homes
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question “What constitutes nursing home negligence? The Supreme Court issued an important decision today impacting millions of families across the country. The Court decided to weigh into an issue that has generated increasing controversy over the past several years: arbitration agreements.…
Monsanto under fire over allegedly cancer-causing Roundup
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” One company that’s currently under careful scrutiny is Monsanto, the agri-business conglomerate responsible for inventing the world’s most popular weed killer, Roundup. Since its introduction to the market back in the…
Guardrails Under Fire From Safety Groups
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Most people take comfort when they see that a road has guardrails. The barriers are supposed to be there to save lives, keeping vehicles and the people inside of them on the roadways.…
Employers Could Be Civilly Liable For Employees Murdered By Co-Workers
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” In a very sad case out of Illinois, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided that an employer could be held liable for the harm that one employee does to another even…
Landlord Liability for Personal Injury of Tenants
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I have been injured on another person’s property. What should I do now?” Owning rental property can be a great financial move, assuming things go smoothly. If real estate values increase, the tenants pay their rent on time and no…
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…
Dram Shop Case May Hold Alcohol Vendor Responsible for Death of Charlotte Woman
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?” In a ruling that has vendors of alcoholic beverages shifting nervously in their seats, a divided court of appeals ruled this month that a…