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Vehicle Accident Investigations

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?”   Vehicle accidents are common occurrences. Last year, more than 247,000 accidents were reported in North Carolina,…

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Understanding Contributory Negligence: What North Carolina Residents Need to Know

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   One of the universal laws of nature is that of cause and effect. When we make a choice or do a certain behavior, these actions have consequences. Sometimes we can predict what those…

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Who is to Blame in a Multiple-Vehicle 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?”   When a car accident happens, it can be difficult to determine who is the culprit and…

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The Victims’ Fair Treatment Act Could End North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Rule

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   North Carolina is one of few states that still follow the contributory negligence rule when awarding compensation in personal injury cases. Most other states have adopted the…

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Filing a Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?”   If you have sustained an injury at work, you might be wondering, “Should I file a workers’ compensation claim or pursue a personal injury lawsuit?” You need to…

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What is the Last Clear Chance Defense in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   If you have been injured in an automobile accident in North Carolina, recovering damages may not be as straightforward and easy as in most other states. That…

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Who is Liable in Work Zone Car Accidents in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”   North Carolina’s roads and highways often need repair and maintenance due to an ever-increasing number of motor vehicles, including trucks, in the state. That means that there is…

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Recovering Damages From a North Carolina Slip and Fall Accident

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?”   If you suffer injuries in a slip and fall incident on someone else’s property in North Carolina, you may be entitled to compensation…

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Can I Still File a Claim if No One Received a Ticket in the Car Accident?

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?”   Traffic tickets and police reports are critical pieces of evidence in any car accident case. Injured victims can use the ticket to prove…

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How to Determine Liability in a Failure to Yield Accident in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   When a motorist fails to yield the right of way and violates a traffic law, he or she may be held liable for the resulting damages and losses in the event of a…

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