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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Are Employers Liable for Car Accidents Caused by Their Employees?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?” Often, people get injured in auto accidents caused by individuals driving a company car in the scope of their employment. Can injured persons file a personal injury…
Four Questions to Ask a Doctor After a Car Accident
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance company wants to send me to their own doctor for a second opinion. Do I have to go?” Unfortunately, many people forgo going to the doctor following a car accident. Meanwhile, many of those who do go do…
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Car Accident Settlement in North Carolina?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?” If you were injured in a crash and received or are about to receive a personal injury settlement, you may wonder, “Will I have to pay taxes on my settlement?” Are Car Accident…
Liability in Car Accidents Caused by Sudden Incapacitation (Medical Emergency) in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” Typically, a driver who causes a car crash in Charlotte or elsewhere in North Carolina is held liable for the resulting damages if the victim can prove that the driver was negligent. However,…
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…
Liability and Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does the “one-bite rule” mean in NC dog bite cases?” A victim of a dog bite can sustain physical injuries and financial losses associated with the injury. How do victims of dog bites obtain compensation for their losses and…
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…
Car Accidents Caused by Drugged Driving in North Carolina
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?” 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 motorist who was under the influence…
How a Hit-and-Run Attorney in North Carolina can Help You Obtain Compensation
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” In recent years, hit-and-run car accidents have been on the rise in Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina. Many victims of hit-and-run crashes realize that the worst thing…