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Can You Seek Compensation for Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Many victims of car accidents experience pain and suffering that can last a lifetime. An injury and physical pain are not the only things you should deal with following an…

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Should You Accept the Initial Settlement Offer in a Personal Injury Case?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “An adjuster for the at-fault driver’s insurance company has contacted me and has offered to settle my claim. Should I do this?”   If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim…

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Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   It is not uncommon to hear personal injury attorneys talk about whether or not they have settled a case or taken the case to trial. Studies have found that up…

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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…

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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…

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Washington State Court Rules A Bus Is Not An “Automobile”

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   When a person thinks of an “automobile”, chances are they imagine nearly anything roadworthy. The term is conventionally defined broadly, and includes things like cars, vans,…

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Court Tosses Injury Suit Due To Insurance Fraud

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?”   Many people may not think that the status of their insurance has anything to do with their ability to bring…

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What is joint and several liability?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I file the property damage claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or with my insurance company?”   When most people are involved in an accident they do not spend time thinking about how liability will be apportioned amongst the defendants.…

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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…

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Missouri High Court Tackles Forum Shopping In Personal Injury Case

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I delete old posts or censor new posts while going through a divorce?”   Thankfully, most people don’t give much thought to things like forum or jurisdiction after they’ve suffered a serious injury. After all, the person with the…

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