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Dealing With Car Crashes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Six Things You Need to Know

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?”   While North Carolina’s stay-at-home order has decreased traffic crashes in the state from about 4,500 in…

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Three Options for Injured Passengers Seeking Compensation After a Car Accident

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Being in a car crash as a passenger is not only scary and frustrating because you have no control over the accident, but also confusing because it may not be…

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Who is at Fault if a Car Pulls Out in Front of Your Vehicle?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If an incident report was filled out, do I have a right to receive a copy?”   If a car pulls out in front of your vehicle, liability may appear clear. “That driver is clearly at fault!” you might think.…

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This May be Charlotte’s Most Dangerous (and Frustrating) Intersection

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   A large percentage of auto accidents in North Carolina occur at or near intersections. Every motorist is taught to exercise due care when driving through an intersection. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the importance…

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Hazards in Logging Truck Accidents in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”   A recent logging truck accident in North Carolina has highlighted the hazards associated with heavy, overloaded vehicles hauling poorly secured logs that hang 20 feet off the rear of…

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North Carolina Pedestrian Deaths

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   A report states that early on April 6, 2016, a 52-year-old woman from Raleigh, was walking along I-40 in New Hanover County around 5:30 a.m. A…

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My Insurance Adjuster Will Not Answer My Call: Now What?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?”   After a car accident in which damage is done to your vehicle, it is not uncommon to have to speak with your insurance provider and adjuster assigned…

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Hit and Run Claims Two Lives in North Carolina

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does your firm charge to represent me in a personal injury case?”   Two people were killed and one person was injured after an accident involving two vehicles, according to ABC 12. Three people were in a vehicle that veered…

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PTSD Following a Car Accident

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?”   Whether a car accident is a minor fender bender or a major accident resulting in a…

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Safety First: Tips for Safe Driving This Summer

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   The end of winter weather is near, and it seems like summer is just around the corner. Many people think that the dangers of driving might decrease as the weather gets nicer. There…

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