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What Causes Car Accidents?

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…

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

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…

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Child Struck and Killed in Mt. Pleasant, NC

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…

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What Makes Truck Accidents Different From Other Types of Accidents?

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. Truck accidents are becoming more and more common. According to…

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Struck While Cycling in North Carolina?

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…

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Injured by an Uninsured Driver in North Carolina?

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…

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Train Safety Laws in North Carolina

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…

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Understanding Contributory Negligence: What North Carolina Residents Need to Know

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…

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Who is to Blame in a Multiple-Vehicle Accident?

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?”   When a car accident happens, it can be difficult to determine who is the culprit and…

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