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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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Can You Seek Compensation from Uber or Lyft After a Ridesharing Accident in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” What should I do if I’m injured as a passenger in a car accident?”   For millions of North Carolinians, ridesharing has become one of the most popular methods of travel. People in North Carolina and elsewhere in the United…

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North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Doctrine: Fault, Compensation, and Exceptions

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   In North Carolina, those who become injured in car accidents or other accidents must prove that another individual or entity was negligent in causing their injury in order to obtain compensation. However, since…

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Car Accidents Caused by Drugged Driving in North Carolina

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   In North Carolina, victims of auto accidents caused by drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs can obtain compensation for their losses and damages. While suing a…

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What North Carolina’s Pedestrians Need to Know About Fault in Traffic Accidents

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long will it take for my case to be resolved?”   Fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians have reached the highest level in decades, according to NPR. In 2018, more than 6,200 pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the nation. When…

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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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Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Charlotte Highlights Crosswalk Safety Concerns

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?”   A fatal pedestrian accident in Charlotte involving a high school student has highlighted the city’s crosswalk safety concerns. The 16-year-old Garringer…

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Why do Trucks Overturn and Rollover on Our Roads?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?”   When a large truck performs a quick maneuver such as a lane change or turn, the momentum force may cause the trailer to overturn, resulting in a rollover accident.…

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Should I Settle a Personal Injury Suit?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”   The aim of a personal injury suit is to compensate an injured party for his or her injuries caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another. An injury can be devastating to a…

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