Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Even before Black Friday 2016 hit, personal injury attorneys across the nation (including ourselves) had enough cautionary tales to fill a book with the horror stories that…
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California law clarifies what happens when undocumented immigrants file personal injury lawsuits
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” What happens if you’re an undocumented immigrant who is injured in a personal injury accident? In California, the rule has long been that though immigration status would not preclude you…
How One Woman’s Restraining Order, Criminal Complaints Led to a $15,000 Wrongful Prosecution Judgement Against Her
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” Malicious prosecution just may be the hot-button lawsuit of the week. In our criminal blog this week (link here?), we discuss a South Carolina man a jury recently awarded $150,000…
Victims to Divide $265 Million Payout For 2015 Amtrak Accident
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” A judge in Pennsylvania recently issued an important decision that hundreds of injured commuters have been eagerly awaiting. Since May 2015, when a Northeast Regional Amtrak train derailed between New York and D.C.,…
Punkin Chunkin festival leads to serious injury
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Any festival with a name like “Punkin Chunkin” sounds like it would have to be a good time. Unfortunately, news reports indicate the Delaware festival, where individuals sign up to…
New Jersey Supreme Court Gives Big Win To Plaintiffs
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” After a plaintiff wins a personal injury case, many believe that the matter is resolved. The common misconception is that a plaintiff is handed a check by the responsible party…
Candy and Costumes and Lawsuits, Oh My! Halloween-Related Legal Issues
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” Since the season of Halloween is upon us, we figured now might be as good a time as any for a discussion of the potential pitfalls the revelries this…
Personal Injury Case Demonstrates Why Liability Coverage Is Key For Those With Trampolines
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?” Everyone has heard stories about how dangerous trampolines can be. You may know a relative or a friend or have a…
Oklahoma Running Back Fights to Move Injury Suit Against Him to His School’s Home State
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long will it take for my case to be resolved?” The woman suing University of Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon for allegedly punching her in the face in 2014 is fighting the football player’s efforts to get the venue, or…
Recent Court Decision Says Liability Waiver Protects Gym From Personal Injury Lawsuit
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” If you’ve joined a gym, especially one that’s part of a national chain, you’ve likely had to sign some kind of contract before being allowed on any of the equipment.…