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…
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Can I Obtain Compensation if I Was Injured by a Falling Tree in North Carolina?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” While nearly every North Carolinian knows that their homeowner’s insurance would pay for the repairs if a falling tree damaged their property, can you obtain compensation if you were injured…
Can You Sue Someone for Giving You Coronavirus in North Carolina?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?” Now that North Carolina has enforced a “stay-at-home” order to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease, can you sue someone for infecting you with COVID-19? The answer is not straightforward. You can bring…
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…
As a Victim of Shooting at a Public Place, can You Sue the Property Owner?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?” Shootings at public places have been on the rise in North Carolina lately, but do victims have the right to recover…
Can You Get Compensated for Your Shark Attack Injury in North Carolina?
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…
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…
PTSD Following a Car Accident
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?” Whether a car accident is a minor fender bender or a major accident resulting in a…
North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Collateral Source Rule
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” The collateral source rule in North Carolina states that a plaintiff’s award in a personal injury suit can not be reduced by amount that is received by third-party sources. For…
Debunking Wrongful Death Lawsuit Myths in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” The loss of a loved one is often a time of intense grief and sadness. These feelings are only magnified when a loved one’s death is caused by the negligence or wrongful act…