Construction Injuries and Fatalities on the Rise in North Carolina Construction has been booming in North Carolina. That is great for the economy, but what few people realize is that there has also been an increase in construction accidents. The number of accidents with injuries or fatalities has been increasing…
Camp Lejeune Claim Final Deadline Approaching Camp Lejeune is a United States Armed Forces facility located in North Carolina. The Marine Corps base camp is the largest on the East Coast and covers more than 153,000 acres. Military personnel and their families may have been exposed to contaminated water at…
Construction Worker Seriously Hurt in Charlotte Accident A construction worker suffered serious injuries after a fall at a construction site in Charlotte. The accident happened at a construction site located in the 1300 block of Central Avenue near Hawthorne Street. The Charlotte Fire Department responded to an emergency call for…
What are the Elements of a Slip and Fall Case? An unexpected fall can leave you with serious injuries. A slip-and-fall accident can happen at almost any time and at any place. You may think that you are just a klutz, but actually, some slip-and-fall accidents are due to the…
What Causes Construction Accidents? Construction is an important industry, and it employs more than 11 million workers in the United States. Although we need construction for growth and improvement, it can be considered one of the most dangerous jobs. Accidents can be more common in the construction industry than in…
Three Killed in Charlotte Construction Accident Three construction workers died, and two others were injured in a serious construction accident in Charlotte. The accident occurred at a construction site in the city, where luxury apartments are being built. The incident happened when scaffolding collapsed, causing workers to fall about 70…
Injured Construction Worker to Receive 2.4 Million Settlement A construction worker injured on the job last year is set to receive a settlement in the amount of $2.4 million. The 32-year-old accident victim suffered severe injuries while working at a construction site in Raleigh in October of 2021. Construction accidents…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?” The American workforce has been known for taking pride in their work. We work hard to accomplish our goals, and we take pride in our work ethic. In…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is partial versus total disability, and temporary versus permanent disability?” When the average American gets up and goes to work, they want to focus on the positives of the experience, such as the income they will receive, the value…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Although elevator accidents are relatively rare compared to car accidents in North Carolina, they do happen. Every one of us has thought, “What if it collapses?” when entering or exiting…