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Pedestrian Accidents – What You Need to Know

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…

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   Pedestrian accidents are on the rise across the country and in North Carolina. Statewide pedestrian crash data gathered over a 10-year period found that not only…

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Children Suffer Injuries in School Bus Crash

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   A serious crash sent children to the hospital after a dump truck collided with a school bus in south Charlotte. 14 children who were aboard the…

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U.S. Approves Use of Adaptive Beam Headlights

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”   Vehicle safety is of utmost importance. Through the years, many changes have been made to the laws and requirements of vehicles in order to improve performance and safety.…

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Dog Bites: What You Need to Know

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does the “one-bite rule” mean in NC dog bite cases?”   Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States. There are more than 90 million dogs as pets, so it is no wonder that you will have an…

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Legionnaires’ Disease at North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   A recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has been tied to the North Carolina Mountain State Fair. The findings were in a preliminary report from the North Carolina Department of Health…

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Victim of Distracted Driving Crash Awarded $4 Million

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   A North Carolina woman who was seriously hurt in a crash with a distracted driver will receive $4 million in a mediated settlement. The woman was turning…

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Injured by an Uninsured Driver in North Carolina?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and how may it apply to my case?   When an individual incurs personal injury due to another driver’s negligence, the results can be traumatic and life-changing.  Between medical care and subsequent bills, finding a…

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When is a Landlord Liable for a Tenant’s Injury in North Carolina?

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?”   When a tenant sustains an injury at a rental property, the question of the landlord’s liability becomes a central issue. Tenants can sustain…

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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Car Accident Settlement in North Carolina?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”   If you were injured in a crash and received or are about to receive a personal injury settlement, you may wonder, “Will I have to pay taxes on my settlement?”   Are Car Accident…

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