Automobile Accident

U.S. Approves Use of Adaptive Beam Headlights

March 9, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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. It is essential to see as well as possible while driving at night or in inclement conditions. Many improvements to headlights have occurred through the years but only now has the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approved the use of adaptive beam headlights. These headlights have already been approved for use in other countries but were not allowed in the United States.

What Causes Car Accidents?

February 23, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”

The number of vehicles on our roadways continues to increase over time. In 2020, there were more than 3,398,000 vehicles registered in North Carolina. With so many cars on the road it is not surprising that accidents happen somewhat frequently. What is concerning is that although there were fewer cars on the road during the pandemic, the number of fatal accidents increased.

Vehicle Accident Investigations

February 9, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. While many accidents are minor fender-benders, some crashes result in severe injuries or fatalities. If you get hurt in an accident, the negligent party is responsible for providing you with money to pay for your damages. Vehicle accidents can be complex and it may require some investigation to determine the negligent party and cause of the crash. An experienced personal injury attorney will help guide the process so you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Victim of Serious Pickup Truck Accident to Receive $700K Settlement

December 1, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”

A girl who was seriously hurt as the result of a pickup truck accident will receive a settlement of $700K. The accident occured on November 2017 in Brunswick County between a van and a pickup truck. According to a statement from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a Chevy pickup truck rear-ended a van. A girl seated in the back seat of the van received life-threatening injuries and was air-lifted to UNC Medical Center. The injuries included a skull fracture and broken leg. The driver of the truck was cited for failure to reduce speed.

Child Struck and Killed in Mt. Pleasant, NC

November 24, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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?”

A child was struck and killed by a vehicle when crossing a road in Mt. Pleasant, N.C. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at about 3:48 pm on Mt. Pleasant Road. According to news reports of the accident, the child had just been dropped off by a school bus at a driveway. The school bus continued on its way and the child re-crossed the street to go to the mailbox. The child was hit by a Honda passenger vehicle.

What Makes Truck Accidents Different From Other Types of Accidents?

October 27, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if I still owe money on the vehicle but the insurance company classifies it as a “total loss”?

Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and tractor-trailers are all names for large, commercial trucks.

Struck While Cycling in North Carolina?

September 8, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

As a child, there is arguably no greater feeling of accomplishment and freedom than the moment you learn to ride a bike. From that moment, the world seems infinitely more accessible, and the desire to explore our communities on a larger scale is born. For many of us, this feeling stays with us into adulthood, at which time we are required to share the roads with cars and obey the rules of the road just like drivers. When either party acts in a negligent manner, the risk for personal injury goes up drastically.

Injured by an Uninsured Driver in North Carolina?

August 25, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 qualified personal injury attorney, and navigating the world of insurance coverage and claims, the prospect of recovering compensation for a victim’s damages can seem less and less promising with each passing day.

Train Safety Laws in North Carolina

August 11, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”

If asked to think about the safest mode of transportation available to Americans, what would you say? Despite the pandemic, fatal traffic crashes actually rose in North Carolina in 2020. While that data does not include statistics on the number of accidents that caused personal injury only, one can naturally assume that those figures are dismal, as well.

Understanding Contributory Negligence: What North Carolina Residents Need to Know

July 7, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”

One of the universal laws of nature is that of cause and effect. When we make a choice or do a certain behavior, these actions have consequences. Sometimes we can predict what those consequences will be, while other times the results are not what we expect.