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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

March 29, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The death of a loved one can be a stressful and difficult time in your life. It can be even more traumatic when the death is unexpected. As we go through our day, we do not expect our life to be cut short before we return home. Wrongful death is a term that applies when a death is caused by a negligent or wrongful act. If your loved one died due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. An experienced North Carolina wrongful death attorney will help you seek justice for your loved one.

What Causes Wrongful Death?

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

March 15, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. Under the best circumstances, you enter the hospital and leave the next day with your newborn infant to begin your new family life together. Unfortunately, sometimes birth does not go as you had hoped. A mistake made during the delivery process could result in a birth injury to your child. Some birth injuries may be minor, but some are more serious and could even cause a lifelong disability. If your child suffered an injury during labor or delivery, you could be owed money for damages.

Common Birth Injuries

Wrongful Death in North Carolina

November 30, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Wrongful Death in North Carolina

The death of a loved one is never easy, but it can be particularly difficult when the death occurs due to the negligence of another. When your loved one passes away unexpectedly, they can leave the family with a large void. The family of a wrongful death victim may be owed compensation for their damages. An experienced North Carolina wrongful death attorney can help you and your family during this stressful time.

What is Wrongful Death?

Truck Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Raleigh

November 9, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Truck Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Raleigh

A serious accident resulted in one death and other injuries in Raleigh. A truck driver veered off the road and hit a pedestrian walking nearby. The driver did not immediately stop, but instead overcompensated and ran across all lanes of traffic, ending by hitting a tree on the opposite side of the road. The fatal crash happened at about 5 pm on Fox Road near Thales Academy in Raleigh. The 65-year-old pedestrian died, and the passenger of the truck was injured in the accident. The driver was taken into custody and charged with DWI along with several other charges.

Pedestrians Have the Right of Way

New Court Ruling Allows Nurses to Be Held Accountable in Personal Injury Claims

September 28, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

New Court Ruling Allows Nurses to Be Held Accountable in Personal Injury Claims

Legal Considerations of Filing a Dog Bite Lawsuit in North Carolina

August 7, 2019 | 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?”

Anyone who has been attacked by a dog knows that the experience is frightening. While man’s best friend is usually a source of comfort and protection, sometimes a dog loses control and attacks a misperceived threat, such as a mail carrier or guest visiting someone’s home

Snapchat Personal Injury Case Dismissed By Judge

March 15, 2017 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 accidents are increasing across the country and one main reason for the rise appears to be the prevalence of distracted driving. Though we all recognize the harm, at least theoretically, few appear to be willing to take concrete steps to make things better.

Sensory Testimony May Be New Trend In Personal Injury Cases

January 24, 2017 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

There’s a lot of work that goes into preparing a personal injury case for trial. In addition to gathering evidence, talking to witnesses, analyzing medical records and constructing a theory for your case, the lawyer in charge will also need to think through the best way to relay the harm suffered to the judge or jury tasked with awarding damages. All the evidence in the world is of little use if the person deciding your case isn’t able to fully appreciate the extent of the harm suffered. This gap between the pain of the plaintiff and the judge or jury’s ability to understand has long proved problematic in personal injury cases and can make it difficult to secure awards that appropriately value the injuries that occurred.

Court Holds Website Accountable For Bad Review

August 9, 2016 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

Most people think that if they leave a bad review online that’s the end of the story, often believing the person who left the negative comments gets the last word. Though this might be true some of the time, a recent lawsuit in California indicates that the victim of the review can occasionally have the last laugh and, even more surprising, can hold the site where the review was posted accountable.

Dram Shop Case May Hold Alcohol Vendor Responsible for Death of Charlotte Woman

April 12, 2016 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?”

In a ruling that has vendors of alcoholic beverages shifting nervously in their seats, a divided court of appeals ruled this month that a dram shop lawsuit against an Asheville resort for the death of a Charlotte woman can proceed.