The Importance of Making a Police Report After an Accident Accidents occur quite often. If you drive a vehicle, you will probably be involved in an accident at some time in your life. Thankfully, most accidents are minor fender-benders. Sometimes, however, a crash can result in severe injuries or even…
Pedestrian Accidents – What You Need to Know While the overall number of serious traffic accidents has typically been going down, pedestrian accidents continue to rise. Pedestrian accidents often result in the most severe injuries and fatalities. On average, about 3,000 pedestrians a year are hurt in vehicle accidents, and…
Bedsores May Indicate Nursing Home Neglect Nothing is more heartbreaking than to learn that your elderly parent is suffering from a serious infection while living in a nursing home. An assisted living facility is supposed to be a place you trust to care for your loved one and provide for…
Foodborne Illness Lawsuits: What You Need to Know Whether you eat at a restaurant or prepare meals at home, you expect the food ingredients to be safe. The last thing you want is for you and your loved ones to get sickened due to unsafe food. Foodborne illnesses are actually…
What to Do After a Dog Bite Injury Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States. It is estimated that there are more than 69 million households in the U.S. that own at least one dog. While dogs are billed as our “best friends,” they are still animals…
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied? In North Carolina, as elsewhere, when an employee gets hurt while on the job, they are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. An employee may file a claim to obtain benefits if they suffer an on-the-job injury. The North Carolina Industrial Commission…
Is the Owner Responsible for a Dog Bite Injury? Dogs are a part of many households. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), more than 38% of U.S. households own family dogs. Our dogs are often part of our families, but sometimes, a dog can bite someone and cause…
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?” Utility Terrain Vehicles, UTVs, are specially modified vehicles that are mainly used for work situations. UTVs are similar to ATVs. However,…
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”? Accidents occur frequently, and most drivers will be involved in one at one time or another. Luckily, most car crashes are minor.…
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?” An accident can happen in a second, and when it does, it can change your life forever. When an accident is caused by someone’s negligence, you may be owed money for your injuries. Some…