Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” Two North Carolina cities rank among the least safe for drivers in the United States. The findings of a new study by Go Safe Labs show…
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What North Carolina’s Pedestrians Need to Know About Fault in Traffic Accidents
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. When…
Why do Trucks Overturn and Rollover on Our Roads?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” When a large truck performs a quick maneuver such as a lane change or turn, the momentum force may cause the trailer to overturn, resulting in a rollover accident.…
Safety First: Tips for Safe Driving This Summer
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” The end of winter weather is near, and it seems like summer is just around the corner. Many people think that the dangers of driving might decrease as the weather gets nicer. There…
North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Collateral Source Rule
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” The collateral source rule in North Carolina states that a plaintiff’s award in a personal injury suit can not be reduced by amount that is received by third-party sources. For…
Texting tracker could be breakthrough for law enforcement
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” We have recently discussed the dangers posed by texting and driving. As the number of fatal auto accidents continues to increase, experts are struggling to find…
Traffic Deaths Jump For A Second Year In Row
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” Last year was a bad year from a traffic and safety perspective. According to recently released numbers from the Department of Transportation, more than 37,000 people were killed in automobile crashes in 2016.…
Speeding Continues Killing Thousands Each Year
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” With the number of auto accident fatalities rising, many have been eager to identify the source of the increase. Some have blamed the increasing prevalence of smartphones and the attraction of text messaging.…
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…
Who pays when driverless cars collide?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” As the idea of autonomous vehicles inches closer to reality, many questions remain to be answered. There are questions about safety and reliability and central to both is the…