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The Importance of Making a Police Report After an Accident

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…

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When Can North Carolina Police Engage in High-Speed Chases?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim instead of handling the claim on my own?”   Police chases are not a rare occurrence on America’s roads. Unfortunately, those high-speed chases often lead to injuries among…

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A Study Reveals How Much Time Charlotte Drivers Spend in Traffic Delays Per Year

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?”   Do you feel like traffic delays in Charlotte are getting worse by the year? Well, a new study has confirmed your…

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Charlotte Pedestrians are Likely to Die Along This Highway, NCDOT Warns

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   A new year-long safety study showed that an increasing number of Charlotte pedestrians are dying along Independence Boulevard. There have been at least 26 car crashes involving pedestrians on the…

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How to Prove Fault if the Other Driver Fell Asleep While Driving

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   Falling asleep while driving is commonly associated with car accidents in North Carolina and other states. Factors that make motorists doze off behind the wheel include…

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Three Options for Injured Passengers Seeking Compensation After a Car Accident

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Being in a car crash as a passenger is not only scary and frustrating because you have no control over the accident, but also confusing because it may not be…

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Traffic Deaths Jump For A Second Year In Row

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?”   Last year was a bad year from a traffic and safety perspective. According to recently released numbers from the Department of Transportation, more than 37,000 people were killed in automobile crashes in 2016.…

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Snapchat Personal Injury Case Dismissed By Judge

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is subrogation and how may it factor into my case?”   We’re reminded on a seemingly endless basis just how dangerous personal electronic devices can be when used by drivers behind the wheel. Numbers from federal regulators show that fatal car…

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The Dangers of Aggressive Driving

Matt Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   What is aggressive driving?   Aggressive driving is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of risky behaviors. Most broadly, aggressive driving refers to…

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Maryland’s first female Bishop accused of striking cyclist, leaving him to die on road

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?”   The State of Maryland’s first-ever ordained female Episcopal Bishop is in the news over the…

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