What are Damages in a Personal Injury Claim? If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation comes through the negligent person who caused the accident that resulted in your injuries. After an accident, you could be…
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What is the Car Accident Settlement Process in North Carolina?
What is the Car Accident Settlement Process in North Carolina? In order to file a lawsuit after a traffic accident for a car accident settlement, you will need to take certain steps to protect yourself and your claim. Specifically, you will need to document the crash, get medical treatment, and…
When is an injury not enough to justify a personal injury lawsuit?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Typically, when we discuss a personal injury case we hear a lot of gruesome details about the harm that was done to the plaintiffs. Horrible injuries, including broken bones, head…
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…
What Happens if You Cause an Accident Trying to Avoid Another?: The Sudden Emergency Doctrine
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” Imagine you are driving down the highway, taking care to obey all traffic laws. Suddenly, you see another car, driving in the wrong lane, headed straight…
What to know about Uber and Lyft driver liability
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?” Were you, or someone you know, in an accident that involved an Uber driver over Halloween? Ride sharing companies such as Uber…