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Is it Medical Malpractice if Your Surgery Was Postponed Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

April 29, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

The coronavirus crisis has caused disruption not only to Americans’ everyday life but also to their plans: Interstate and international vacation, birthday parties, weddings, and even surgeries. As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in the U.S., hospitals have suspended not only elective surgeries such as hip replacement, cataract extractions, removal of a mole or wart, and cosmetic procedures but also critical procedures like cancer surgery.

Who Pays Your Medical Bills After a Car Crash if Another Driver is at Fault?

March 18, 2020 | 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?

A car accident may cause minor injuries that require minimal treatment and result in speedy recovery or severe injuries that require significant treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. Obviously, the second option may result in overwhelming medical costs, while the loss of income would only worsen the financial situation.

What North Carolina’s Pedestrians Need to Know About Fault in Traffic Accidents

December 25, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

Fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians have reached the highest level in decades, according to NPR. In 2018, more than 6,200 pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the nation.

This May be Charlotte’s Most Dangerous (and Frustrating) Intersection

November 27, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

A large percentage of auto accidents in North Carolina occur at or near intersections. Every motorist is taught to exercise due care when driving through an intersection. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the importance of practicing hyper-vigilance when approaching an intersection, which is why you can routinely see drivers who speed through intersections and fail to give up the right of way, putting themselves and others in danger.

Food Poisoning in a Charlotte Restaurant: New Inspection Shows ‘Disgusting’ Health Violations in Local Restaurants

November 20, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

Foodborne illnesses affect one in six Americans every year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 48 million people in the U.S. get sick due to one or another of 31 pathogens.

North Carolina Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Injury Continue Rising

November 6, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the medical condition improves before the hearing?”

As the national outbreak of severe lung injuries and deaths caused by e-cigarette use and vaping keeps American vapers concerned for their health, North Carolina has seen an increase in cases of lung injury linked to vaping in recent weeks.

Fatal Lung Disease Continues to Spread in North Carolina, but Who is Responsible?

October 16, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?”

The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal lung illness, continues to spread across North Carolina, with public health officials confirming at least one death. The outbreak has been linked to a hot tub display at a Fletcher fair held from September 6 through September 15.

Two Young People Put on Life Support in North Carolina Due to Vaping

September 11, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?”

As the Trump administration reportedly prepares a ban on e-cigarettes following at least six deaths from lung diseases related to vaping, two young people have been put on life support at a North Carolina hospital, reportedly due to electronic cigarette use.

How Much Money can You Get for a Premises Liability Lawsuit in North Carolina?

August 21, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?”

Premises liability is a legal practice of personal injury law. These types of cases typically involve an accident that leads to injuries and financial losses on someone else’s property. A common thread among most cases is that the property owner acted negligently.

Dangerous Food Recalls in North Carolina

July 31, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

Back in 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA) announced that there was a recall of cheese manufactured by Chapel Hill Creamery. North Carolina residents were asked to turn in any cheese based products after the food manufactured by Chapel Hill Creamery was linked to a Salmonella outbreak. While this recall is no longer in effect, dangerous food products are recalled every day in this state and across the country. To avoid suffering injury due to contaminated and dangerous food products, it is best to stay up-to-date on all USDA food recalls. If you have fallen ill already, get medical assistance, and reach out to a food poisoning attorney in North Carolina’s as soon as possible.