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What Makes Truck Accidents Different From Other Types of Accidents?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if I still owe money on the vehicle but the insurance company classifies it as a “total loss”?   Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and tractor-trailers are all names for large, commercial trucks. Truck accidents are becoming more and more common. According to…

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Victim of Distracted Driving Crash Awarded $4 Million

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   A North Carolina woman who was seriously hurt in a crash with a distracted driver will receive $4 million in a mediated settlement. The woman was turning…

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Transitioning Back to the Workplace After a Workers’ Compensation Injury

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?”   Are you thinking about returning to work after taking time off to recover from a workers’ compensation claim? Are you unsure how to get started? Lucky for you,…

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Motorcycle Accidents in North Carolina

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”   While it can be enjoyable, riding a motorcycle can also be incredibly dangerous. For instance, a rider could be thrown out of the seat, across the road, or even into the path of oncoming…

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Awarding Attorney’s Fees for Personal Injury Claims

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I have to pay a retainer fee to get an attorney to represent me in my personal injury case?”   Consider this scenario: You have taken a personal injury claim to trial and it appears the jury will decide in…

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Pedestrians Safety: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”   For centuries, walking was the only reliable mode of transportation available to the majority of the population. Today, however, pedestrians must navigate alongside a variety of different vehicles such as bicycles, automobiles, and trains.…

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Struck While Cycling 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?”   As a child, there is arguably no greater feeling of accomplishment and freedom than the moment you learn to ride a bike. From that moment, the…

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Injured by an Uninsured Driver in North Carolina?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and how may it apply to my case?   When an individual incurs personal injury due to another driver’s negligence, the results can be traumatic and life-changing.  Between medical care and subsequent bills, finding a…

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Train Safety Laws in North Carolina

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   If asked to think about the safest mode of transportation available to Americans, what would you say? Despite the pandemic, fatal traffic crashes actually rose in…

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Common Accidents on the Job: A Resource for North Carolina Workers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is partial versus total disability, and temporary versus permanent disability?”   When the average American gets up and goes to work, they want to focus on the positives of the experience, such as the income they will receive, the value…

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