Three Common Negligent Acts That Can Cause Car Accidents Car accidents can happen in an instant. Suddenly, you are involved in a serious crash, and you and your passengers may be severely injured. In North Carolina, the negligent party is responsible for paying the damages of the injured party if…
Motorcycle Safety in North Carolina May is the unofficial start of summer. With the warm temperatures comes an increase in motorcycles on the roads. As of 2021, North Carolina had almost 200,000 registered motorcycles. Motorcycles make up about 2% of registered vehicles yet account for about 10% of traffic fatalities.…
Sideswipe Accidents: What You Need to Know Vehicle accidents occur in a number of ways. One of the most common types of car accidents happens when one vehicle sideswipes another. A sideswipe accident can be serious, especially when vehicles are traveling fast. In addition to vehicle damage, you may also…
What Should I Do if I Was Hurt in a Rideshare Accident? Rideshare services make our lives easier. It is faster and stress-free to get from one place to another when we use car services. Over the last 10 years, rideshare services have become available in all the major cities…
North Carolina Car Accident Statistics Car accidents happen quite often. When you are involved in a car crash, it can be a scary and traumatic experience. If the accident is serious, you could suffer severe or life-threatening injuries. There are many cars on our roadways. Most families have at least…
What to Do After a Car Accident in North Carolina There are more than 3 million registered vehicles in North Carolina. With so many vehicles on the roadways, accidents are common occurrences. Most of the time, accidents are minor and do not result in serious injuries to the drivers or…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? A North Carolina woman who was seriously hurt in a crash with a distracted driver will receive $4 million in a mediated settlement. The woman was turning…
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…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Have you ever seen your Uber driver or friend talking on the phone while driving and wondered, “Wait, isn’t that illegal in North Carolina?” While you probably…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” When a motorist fails to yield the right of way and violates a traffic law, he or she may be held liable for the resulting damages and losses in the event of a…