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Why Equifax May Soon Find Itself In A World Of Hurt

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if I am unable to work following the accident, as a result of my injuries? Will I be able to recover my lost wages?”   Data breaches have, unfortunately, become a far too common occurrence. It seems like every other day…

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Johnson & Johnson Sustains Major Loss

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   What started years ago as a single claim against Johnson & Johnson has snowballed into a potentially multi-billion dollar legal mess. A recent jury verdict in California amounts to a…

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What is joint and several liability?

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I file the property damage claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or with my insurance company?”   When most people are involved in an accident they do not spend time thinking about how liability will be apportioned amongst the defendants.…

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What’s the Scaffold Law?

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”   A recent legal article about liability for harm suffered by employees on-the-job contained a curious reference to a New York law that few outside of the…

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Recent Supreme Court Case Makes It Harder For Plaintiffs To Sue For Injuries

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?”   It has been a bad summer for personal injury plaintiffs thanks to several recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a few different cases, the Court made clear that it…

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Legal change causes personal injury lawyers to race to court

Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim?   Whenever there’s a stampede, it’s important to look carefully to find the cause. People don’t move suddenly and in large numbers for no reason, after all. If there’s a dramatic increase in activity, it’s a…

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Does legal marijuana lead to increase in car crashes?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?”   There’s been a big push in recent years by states across the country to legalize the use of marijuana. Though some started by limiting use to…

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Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Under Fire In Florida

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to pay taxes on a settlement or jury award in a personal injury case?”   Those in Florida who have suffered serious personal injuries due to the negligent or reckless action of doctors can rejoice after a recently issued…

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Trump Administration Poised To Relax Or Eliminate Many Workplace Safety Protections

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How do worker comps payments work?”   It’s been a rough start for the Trump administration by almost any measure. They’ve had trouble articulating their legislative vision for the country and have had even more trouble executing. One of the few…

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Are Personal Injuries On Airplanes Different Than Those On Land?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   United Airlines has been having a bad run of things recently. It started with the young girls denied boarding for wearing leggings, then reached a peak frenzy after dragging a…

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