Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” North Carolina is no stranger to shark attacks that cause injury to swimmers and surfers. In fact, North Carolina ranked fifth among states for most shark attacks reported in the…
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Potentially Liable Parties in a School Bus Crash (Other Than the Bus Driver)
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” School buses are transporting our future generations, which is why it is no wonder that drivers of such buses have a heightened duty of care compared to other motor vehicles.…
Vehicle-Train Collisions: What to do if Your Car is Stuck on the Railroad Tracks?
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” You are driving through a highway-rail grade crossing when, all of a sudden, your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks. No one is ever prepared for…
Can You Sue Someone for a Sinkhole on Your Property?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Since a sinkhole is a natural occurrence, many people tend to think that there is nothing they can do if they sustain injuries or their property is damaged in a…
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…
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.…
The Dangers of Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” The scene of a tractor-trailer crash can be bloody and destructive, often involving fire, explosions, overturned vehicles, and severe injuries. Unfortunately, truck accidents are not as uncommon as it…
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…
Food Poisoning in a Charlotte Restaurant: New Inspection Shows ‘Disgusting’ Health Violations in Local Restaurants
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Foodborne illnesses affect one in six Americans every year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 48 million people in the U.S. get sick due to one…
North Carolina Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Injury Continue Rising
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the medical condition improves before the hearing?” As the national outbreak of severe lung injuries and deaths caused by e-cigarette use and vaping keeps American vapers concerned for their health, North Carolina has seen an increase in cases…