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Does legal marijuana lead to increase in car crashes?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?”   There’s been a big push in recent years by states across the country to legalize the use of marijuana. Though some started by limiting use to…

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Snapchat Personal Injury Case Dismissed By Judge

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…

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What Not To Do After A Car Accident

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, chances are you’re confused about exactly what comes next. If you’re like most people, you haven’t been involved…

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Can cellphone companies be held liable for distracted driving accidents?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?”   Anyone who pays attention to the news has heard about the terrible increase in deadly car accidents in recent years. In fact, the problem has gotten so bad that auto fatalities have risen…

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Highway Deaths Surge In 2015

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”   Though we all realize that getting behind the wheel of a car can be a dangerous activity, few of us appreciate just how terribly things can go wrong in…

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What Happens if You Cause an Accident Trying to Avoid Another?: The Sudden Emergency Doctrine

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   Imagine you are driving down the highway, taking care to obey all traffic laws. Suddenly, you see another car, driving in the wrong lane, headed straight…

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Uber and the problems of personal injury cases

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” What should I do if I’m injured as a passenger in a car accident?”   Uber has revolutionized the transportation business. Rather than wait around and spend lots of money on a cab, you can now have a driver pick…

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Woman Injured in High-Speed Chase Sues Police Departments

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Although high-speed chases might be fun to watch on the news or reality shows, in reality they can have devastating consequences that call into question the blanket discretionary power police…

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Strip Club Off The Hook After Drunk Driving Crash

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 certain cases, personal injury victims are allowed to bring a lawsuit against not only the person who directly caused their injuries, but also…

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TN Court Punts Question on Injury Damage Caps

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?”   Damage caps in personal injury cases have become an increasingly hot topic in recent years, with courts across the country wrestling with the issue. State high courts…

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