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…
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Charlotte is One of the Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers in the U.S.
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” Two North Carolina cities rank among the least safe for drivers in the United States. The findings of a new study by Go Safe Labs show…
Road Rage During Rush Hour in Charlotte
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I take photographs of the property damage sustained to my car, of the accident scene, or of my visible injuries following an accident?” Road rage and rush hour are practically synonymous, as a high number of vehicles and congested…
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…
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Charlotte Highlights Crosswalk Safety Concerns
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?” A fatal pedestrian accident in Charlotte involving a high school student has highlighted the city’s crosswalk safety concerns. The 16-year-old Garringer…
How Much Money can You Get for a Premises Liability Lawsuit in North Carolina?
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?” Premises liability is a legal practice of personal injury law. These types of cases typically involve an accident that leads to injuries and…
Is My Co-Worker Liable for My Injury?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens when the employer refuses to acknowledge my claim?” Co-workers — you either hate them or you love them. Regardless of your personal feelings, in most employment situations you will be working with other people. For most people, co-workers…
Appellate Court Reinstates Injured Truck Driver’s Benefits
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?” Imagine you are at work, performing the required duties, when something happens and you find yourself injured and facing months, or even years, of recovery. Your entire life is changed by this…
How to Value a Personal Injury Claim
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?” Anyone who has been injured in any way knows how difficult it can be to recover. From a minor injury to a major injury,…
Tennessee Supreme Court Issues Decision Regarding Proof of Medical Expenses
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” “Collateral source rule” may not mean much to most people. The legal phrase, though unfamiliar, is incredibly important in the context of personal injury cases. The Tennessee Supreme Court recently heard a case…