Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” The majority of car accident claims are settled before they reach trial. However, when parties are unable to reach an agreement out of court, the case…
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How to Sue a Government Agency for Negligence in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” It is not uncommon for people to get hurt because of negligence on the part of the state, city, municipality, or any other government agency. Does the concept of “sovereign…
Can You Seek Workers’ Compensation for a Work-From-Home Injury in North Carolina?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ comp insurance or doesn’t file the claim?” The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of workers across the United States to switch to remote working. Your home may seem like the safest environment, but…
When Should You Hire a Car Accident Attorney in North Carolina?
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” Being in a car accident is always a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you have sustained an injury. Many people do not know what to…
Should You File an Individual Talcum Powder Lawsuit vs. Join a Class-Action Lawsuit to Sue Johnson & Johnson?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Brad Smith answers the question: ” Do I have to pay a fee to meet with an attorney about my personal injury case?” If you were diagnosed with ovarian or any other type of cancer and you believe that it was caused by your talcum…
Can a Pedestrian be at Fault in a Car Accident in North Carolina?
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” In most accidents involving a pedestrian and an automobile, the driver of the motor vehicle is presumed to be at fault for the collision. However, there…
Is it Legal to Talk on the Phone While Driving in North Carolina?
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…
When is a Landlord Liable for a Tenant’s Injury in North Carolina?
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?” When a tenant sustains an injury at a rental property, the question of the landlord’s liability becomes a central issue. Tenants can sustain…
Can You Seek Compensation for Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases in North Carolina?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Many victims of car accidents experience pain and suffering that can last a lifetime. An injury and physical pain are not the only things you should deal with following an…
What to Do if You Were Injured in an Elevator Accident
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…