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Experts Argue Smartphones Secret Source of Increased Auto Fatality Rate

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   We recently discussed the issue of the rising death toll in auto accidents across the country. Figures released by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration revealed…

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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.…

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The Pros and Cons of Dashcams

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” What should I do if I’m injured as a passenger in a car accident?”   Though you may have heard of dashcams (dashboard cameras) before, you may have thought these were only for police officers or other public servants. Though…

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Illinois Supreme Court Takes Steps To Tighten Rules Regarding Jurisdiction

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   For those not in the personal injury world, issues involving jurisdiction (which deals with the place where a legal matter will be heard) may seem unimportant. After all, if you’ve…

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Georgia Injury Case Holds Employer Liable For Contractor’s Actions

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   A terrible case in Georgia appears to have resulted in a massive penalty for one of the country’s largest rental car companies, Avis. The case shows that though corporations often…

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Why Equifax May Soon Find Itself In A World Of Hurt

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if I am unable to work following the accident, as a result of my injuries? Will I be able to recover my lost wages?”   Data breaches have, unfortunately, become a far too common occurrence. It seems like every other day…

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Johnson & Johnson Sustains Major Loss

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   What started years ago as a single claim against Johnson & Johnson has snowballed into a potentially multi-billion dollar legal mess. A recent jury verdict in California amounts to a…

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Nursing Home Residents Appear Poised To Lose Their Day In Court

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What information will be helpful for my nursing home negligence claim?”   It’s been bad news recently for those residing in nursing homes or with loved ones in nursing facilities. After a seeming victory last fall, when the Centers for Medicare…

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What is joint and several liability?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I file the property damage claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or with my insurance company?”   When most people are involved in an accident they do not spend time thinking about how liability will be apportioned amongst the defendants.…

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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.…

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