Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” A recent legal article about liability for harm suffered by employees on-the-job contained a curious reference to a New York law that few outside of the…
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Recent Supreme Court Case Makes It Harder For Plaintiffs To Sue For Injuries
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” It has been a bad summer for personal injury plaintiffs thanks to several recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a few different cases, the Court made clear that it…
The problem with arbitration agreements
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?” Imagine what would happen if you were harmed in some way by a company. It could be financial injury from a bank or…
Legal change causes personal injury lawyers to race to court
Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim? Whenever there’s a stampede, it’s important to look carefully to find the cause. People don’t move suddenly and in large numbers for no reason, after all. If there’s a dramatic increase in activity, it’s a…
Does legal marijuana lead to increase in car crashes?
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?” There’s been a big push in recent years by states across the country to legalize the use of marijuana. Though some started by limiting use to…
Supreme Court Says Location Matters In Personal Injury Case
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” If you’ve been injured at work, you’ve likely got a lot of things on your mind. Beyond trying to recover from your injuries, you may be worrying about when…
Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Under Fire In Florida
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to pay taxes on a settlement or jury award in a personal injury case?” Those in Florida who have suffered serious personal injuries due to the negligent or reckless action of doctors can rejoice after a recently issued…
Trump Administration Poised To Relax Or Eliminate Many Workplace Safety Protections
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How do worker comps payments work?” It’s been a rough start for the Trump administration by almost any measure. They’ve had trouble articulating their legislative vision for the country and have had even more trouble executing. One of the few…
Are Personal Injuries On Airplanes Different Than Those On Land?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” United Airlines has been having a bad run of things recently. It started with the young girls denied boarding for wearing leggings, then reached a peak frenzy after dragging a…
Indiana Supreme Court Sides With Illegal Immigrant In Personal Injury Case
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How do worker comps payments work?” Immigration is a complicated thing, that’s something everyone understands. Recent news headlines reveal how heated the topic can be, with people voicing strong opinions on the subject. Though there are broader debates about whether…