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NHTSA Adds New Safety Standard to Reduce Collisions

August 14, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

NHTSA Adds New Safety Standard to Reduce Collisions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has added a new safety standard. The NHTSA is an agency under the United States Department of Transportation. The agency works to improve safety and reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents, injuries, deaths, and economic losses. A recent addition to the safety standards is designed to reduce the number of rear-end collisions as well as pedestrian accidents.

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Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Major Crash With Five Deaths

August 7, 2024 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Major Crash With Five Deaths

A semi-truck driver has been arrested following a serious crash involving multiple vehicles. The accident occurred on northbound Interstate 95 in Wilson County. The incident involved several big rigs as well as two SUVs. The accident resulted in five deaths and several injuries. The crash closed down the roadway for about nine hours while law enforcement reviewed the scene and cleared the wreckage. The NTSB is investigating the accident.

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What Does Negligence Mean in a Personal Injury Claim?

July 31, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What Does Negligence Mean in a Personal Injury Claim?

Millions of people each year are hurt in accidents that are not their fault. When someone is seriously hurt as the result of someone’s negligence, they may be owed compensation for their injuries. Negligence is an essential factor in personal injury claims. In vehicle accidents, for instance, you must prove that the other driver was negligent and caused your injuries. It is helpful to understand how negligence plays a role in personal injury cases.

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What is Contributory Negligence?

March 2, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?

Vehicle accidents happen quite often. Although most accidents are minor, some crashes are severe and result in serious injuries. The person responsible for the accident should pay for your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. An accident can cause you and your family a lot of strife and you certainly do not want to pay high medical bills when the person who caused your injuries is not held responsible. A qualified attorney will help you with the process of obtaining money from the negligent party.

Punitive Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases

October 3, 2018 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long will it take for my case to be resolved?”

Injuries can be devastating to every aspect of your life. You might be physically suffering an injury, trying to heal, juggling doctors appointments, or even just surviving the financial burden an injury can have. Outside of the medical costs associated with injuries, there are other financial aspects that people might not consider. If you are injured to the extent that you are unable to work, you have lost wages. In fact, you might even permanently be unable to perform job functions, impacting the earning potential you have for the rest of your life. In North Carolina, when an individual is injured through the negligence or wrongful act of another, that person can seek damages through a personal injury suit. There are many different factors that go into calculating damages.

Pet Friendly Businesses Could Result in More Dog Bites

July 18, 2018 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does the “one-bite rule” mean in NC dog bite cases?”

Just about everyone loves dogs. If you walk down the street and see a cute dog, you smile and maybe even ask to pet it. More and more businesses are allowing dogs to be inside the premises. “Pet friendly” refers to the practice of businesses allowing patrons to bring their dogs into a store while they shop. This is not just service dogs, but dogs who are simply companions.