Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Ridesharing companies have become wildly popular in recent years, with Uber and Lyft enjoying eye-popping valuations and tremendous interest from investors who believe they are remaking the transportation industry. Though consumers have flocked…
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Strip Club Off The Hook After Drunk Driving Crash
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?” In certain cases, personal injury victims are allowed to bring a lawsuit against not only the person who directly caused their injuries, but also…
Dram Shop Case May Hold Alcohol Vendor Responsible for Death of Charlotte Woman
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?” In a ruling that has vendors of alcoholic beverages shifting nervously in their seats, a divided court of appeals ruled this month that a…
The importance of duty of care in personal injury negligence lawsuits
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Most people have heard about the recent blockbuster verdict in the Erin Andrews case. Andrews was awarded $55 million after jurors sided with her after a private and illegally obtained…
Can I Sue for an Unwanted Circumcision?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Male circumcision is an ancient practice that is still so prevalent in modern times that it is almost a norm. However, it is important to be aware of the rights…
Jury In First GM Ignition Switch Case Appears To Side With GM
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “When does the insurance company have to pay for my medical treatment?” Lawyers have been anxiously watching and waiting for a verdict in the first GM ignition switch case. The wait is over, with the jury announcing its verdict late last…
Will Erin Andrews See a Peep of her Personal Injury Damages from Stalking Case?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ comp insurance or doesn’t file the claim?” Fox Sports correspondent Erin Andrews just received a $55 million judgment from the Tennessee jury in her personal injury case…
Taxes and Personal Injury Verdicts
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” If you’ve been reading the news recently you may have run across some recent headlines about Hulk Hogan. Though Hulk’s wrestling days are largely…
Can I Sue Someone For Giving Me an STD?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” A California judge just ruled this month that two women who are suing actor Jay Tavare alleging sexual battery and fraud by…
Hip Implant Test Case Leads To Massive $500 Million Verdict
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” Injured patients have been watching and waiting for a result in the second of what will likely be many personal injury lawsuits against…