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?” The hospital is supposed to keep you safe and help you heal from whatever medical emergency or problems you are having.…
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Medical Malpractice in North Carolina
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is Maximum Medical Improvement and how does it effect my claim?” When we are sick, injured, or otherwise needing medical attention, we expect our medical professionals to treat us with care and attention so that we can get back to…
Legal change causes personal injury lawyers to race to court
Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim? Whenever there’s a stampede, it’s important to look carefully to find the cause. People don’t move suddenly and in large numbers for no reason, after all. If there’s a dramatic increase in activity, it’s a…
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…
Recent Chattanooga Bus Crash Highlights State’s Personal Injury Award Limits
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Tennessee has been in the news several times recently for very unfortunate reasons. Most recently was the terrible fire that swept through Gatlinburg and, before that, was…
How Is Money Distributed After A Fatal Accident?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” A fatal accident involving a loved one is a tragedy that no one should have to endure. Though tragic, these kinds of incidents occur with alarming frequency. Car crashes, semi-truck accidents, motorcycle wrecks,…
Medication Mistakes All Too Common According To Recent Study
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Do I have to sign a release allowing the insurance company to get my medical records?” Everyone has heard horror stories of what can go wrong in surgeries. These tales often involve scalpels or…
Medicine mix up means death for recovering cancer patient
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?” Loretta MacPherson underwent successful brain surgery at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle last month. During…
Mayor, city councilman, fire chief charged with DWI, sued by victims of crash he caused
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” A former mayor and Murrieta, California city councilman is facing a personal injury lawsuit brought by four teenage cheerleaders who were injured…
Causation, foreseeability vexing issues for lawyers, litigants
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?” This may sound like a simple question, but did the person you want to sue…