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Vehicle Accident Investigations

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I take photographs of the property damage sustained to my car, of the accident scene, or of my visible injuries following an accident?”   Vehicle accidents are common occurrences. Last year, more than 247,000 accidents were reported in North Carolina,…

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How Can I Prove My Personal Injury Claim?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If an incident report was filled out, do I have a right to receive a copy?”   When you or a loved one is hurt in a car crash or in some other accident, the medical bills and other expenses…

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The Victims’ Fair Treatment Act Could End North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Rule

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   North Carolina is one of few states that still follow the contributory negligence rule when awarding compensation in personal injury cases. Most other states have adopted the…

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What is the Last Clear Chance Defense in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   If you have been injured in an automobile accident in North Carolina, recovering damages may not be as straightforward and easy as in most other states. That…

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Can I Receive Compensation if I Do Not Have Auto Insurance in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?”   Almost all states require drivers to purchase auto insurance. However, not everyone complies. Things can get complicated quickly when you are injured in a car accident caused…

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Car Accidents Caused by Drugged Driving in North Carolina

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?”   In North Carolina, victims of auto accidents caused by drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs can obtain compensation for their losses and damages. While suing a motorist who was under the influence…

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Can I Obtain Compensation if I Was Injured by a Falling Tree in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   While nearly every North Carolinian knows that their homeowner’s insurance would pay for the repairs if a falling tree damaged their property, can you obtain compensation if you were injured…

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How to Get Compensation for Your Train Accident Injury in Charlotte, N.C.?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Various types of trains run through or near Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina. One of the most popular passenger railroad services is Amtrak and the Lynx Light Rail,…

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Charlotte is One of the Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers in the U.S.

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   Two North Carolina cities rank among the least safe for drivers in the United States. The findings of a new study by Go Safe Labs show…

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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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