How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina When you or someone you love is hurt in an accident, your entire life may change. The injuries may be severe and could be permanent. The costs associated with your injuries may be astronomical. The negligent person responsible for your…
Early Morning Crash Leaves One Driver Dead An early morning crash in east Charlotte resulted in the death of one of the drivers. The accident happened at about 5:00 am between two pickup trucks. The deadly accident occurred at the intersection of Hood Road and Plaza Road Extension. The accident…
Multiple Vehicle Crash Involving Garbage Truck Injures Four People A recent vehicle accident sent four people to the hospital, one in critical condition. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-85 in Charlotte, near the Beatties Ford exit 37. All southbound lanes of I-85 were shut down for a…
Charlotte Falls Short of Vision Zero Goal Charlotte is a busy city and continues to grow. In fact, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Unfortunately, the number of traffic deaths is also growing. Charlotte started a program five years ago called “Vision Zero.” The purpose of…
NHTSA Adds New Safety Standard to Reduce Collisions The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has added a new safety standard. The NHTSA is an agency under the United States Department of Transportation. The agency works to improve safety and reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents, injuries, deaths, and…
Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Major Crash With Five Deaths A semi-truck driver has been arrested following a serious crash involving multiple vehicles. The accident occurred on northbound Interstate 95 in Wilson County. The incident involved several big rigs as well as two SUVs. The accident resulted in five deaths and…
What Does Negligence Mean in a Personal Injury Claim? Millions of people each year are hurt in accidents that are not their fault. When someone is seriously hurt as the result of someone’s negligence, they may be owed compensation for their injuries. Negligence is an essential factor in personal injury…
What to Do About Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect Nursing homes are places where elderly and others receive care and support to meet their needs. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), about 1.2 million Americans reside in nursing homes. When we place our loved…
Bedsores May Indicate Nursing Home Neglect Nothing is more heartbreaking than to learn that your elderly parent is suffering from a serious infection while living in a nursing home. An assisted living facility is supposed to be a place you trust to care for your loved one and provide for…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question “What constitutes nursing home negligence?” Bedsores are also called pressure ulcers and can occur most often on people who are bedridden or who are immobile. Pressure ulcers happen over time, and they can and should be prevented. Competent caregivers know…