Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” Bicycling seems to be more popular than ever. Whether you use a bike to get to and from work or for fun or exercise on the weekends, bicycles…
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Multiple-Vehicle Accidents
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” Multiple-vehicle accidents can happen quickly. Suddenly, a single accident turns into a large crash scene, with numerous serious injuries and/or fatalities. Some of these crashes take…
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?” April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Distracted driving is a continuing problem on our roads. Although the safety features in our vehicles continue to…
What Makes Truck Accidents So Dangerous?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” There are more than 12 million commercial trucks on America’s roads. Most drivers will share the highway with trucks on a daily basis. Truck accidents are often more serious…
What Causes Car Accidents?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” The number of vehicles on our roadways continues to increase over time. In 2020, there were more than 3,398,000 vehicles registered in North Carolina. With so many cars on the road it is…
Child Struck and Killed in Mt. Pleasant, NC
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?” A child was struck and killed by a vehicle when crossing a road in Mt. Pleasant, N.C. The accident occurred Wednesday…
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…
Is Lane-Splitting Legal in North Carolina?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?” Lane-splitting is the practice of a motorcyclist riding between two lanes or rows of slowly moving or stopped traffic. Many motorcycle riders in the United States, including North Carolina, use this maneuver…
Is it Legal to Talk on the Phone While Driving 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? Have you ever seen your Uber driver or friend talking on the phone while driving and wondered, “Wait, isn’t that illegal in North Carolina?” While you probably…
Four Most Common Causes of Personal Injury on the Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” When summer ends, Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September. During the long holiday weekend, millions of Americans attend backyard barbecues, beach parties, picnics, firework shows, and other events with…