What to Know About E-Bikes in North Carolina E-bikes, also called electric bicycles, are becoming extremely popular. E-bikes have a pedal assist system that is run by battery. This makes riding a bike easier for people of all ages. E-bikes give you the ability to ride further, faster, and in…
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Bicycle Safety in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I take photographs of the property damage sustained to my car, of the accident scene, or of my visible injuries following an accident?” Bicycle Safety in North Carolina Riding a bicycle is one of the most enjoyable experiences…
Warm Weather Leads to Increased Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” It seems like spring weather is here to stay and we can all get excited for the upcoming summer months. When the sun is out, it seems like everyone has…
Maryland’s first female Bishop accused of striking cyclist, leaving him to die on road
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?” The State of Maryland’s first-ever ordained female Episcopal Bishop is in the news over the…
Spike in bicyclist deaths has two-wheeled travelers ducking for cover
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” If an incident report was filled out, do I have a right to receive a copy?” Scenes and outtakes from countless television shows and movies have shown cyclists speeding past people jogging or…
Exhausted Truck Driver Responsible For Tracy Morgan’s Accident
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What if the medical condition improves before the hearing?” A recent accident in New Jersey involving actor and comedian Tracy Morgan highlights the extreme dangers posed by exhausted drivers. The crash earlier this month left the former 30 Rock star in critical condition and…
Drunk Driving Responsible For Ambulance Accident
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?” Police in Gaston County, North Carolina say that five people have been injured after a car and an ambulance were involved in a crash. The wreck occurred in the…
North Carolina Legislature Considers Moped Regulations
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” A North Carolina Senate committed has added language to a piece of legislation that will now require drivers of mopeds to purchase liability insurance before legally operating the vehicles on state roadways.…
Alcohol And High Speed Responsible For Deadly Charlotte Crash
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Police in Charlotte say that a recent deadly accident likely involved high rates of speed and alcohol. Law enforcement officials say they believe the two risky behaviors combined to cause the death of a four-month-old…
Woman claims anxiety over work commute entitles her to damages
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?” A New Jersey woman is driving workplace discrimination claims in a new direction, claiming that congested roadways on her work commute aggravated…