Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Imagine you are at a restaurant with your family, enjoying the atmosphere and a meal together, when suddenly another individual decides to rob the restaurant. During this robbery, you are…
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Recent E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Imagine going to the grocery store, picking out food for the week, preparing that food, and then becoming violently ill. E. coli is a dangerous bacteria that can be found…
Popular Magician Not Liable for Audience Member’s Injury During Show
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?” A popular magician, David Copperfield, was found to be not liable by a Nevada judge for injuries an audience member sustained at one…
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case
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?” A 2016 research study by The Pew Research Center estimates that over 65% of adults in the United States use some form of social…
What to Consider When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does your firm charge to represent me in a personal injury case?” Hiring an attorney is not a one-size-fits-all situation. If you are considering filing a personal injury suit, hiring the right attorney is a crucial step that could…
State Fair Accident Sheds Light On Potentially Troubling Government Immunity
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” People may be vaguely aware of the notion of immunity, that certain people are legally protected from being sued for their actions. Often this immunity surfaces in cases involving police officers who are…
Schools May Be Liable For Harm Suffered By Students
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” For years, the rule across the country has been that colleges and universities are not legally responsible for criminal acts that occur on campus that lead to harm suffered by a…
Court Considers Obligation of Property Owners To Ensure Safety of Guests
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” It is not often that cases involving casual holiday parties and relatively minor injuries make their way to state supreme courts. However, that is exactly what has happened in Michigan where…
Court Gives Injury Victim Second Chance To Make Her Case
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” The sad reality is that one of the many hurdles personal injury victims often are forced to overcome is the skepticism by some concerning the severity of their injuries.…
Court Says Personal Injury Plaintiff Must Reveal Social Media Content
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” For years now, personal injury attorneys have warned plaintiffs to be very careful about the kinds of information they choose to reveal online. Despite the calls for restraint, many find social…