Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?” A 2016 research study by The Pew Research Center estimates that over 65% of adults in the United States use some form of social…
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Massachusetts High Court Rules MIT is Not Responsible for Student’s Suicide
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 recent case decided by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was watched by many in anticipation of a ruling. The Court’s…
Ruling In New York May Give Plaintiffs Leverage
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How do worker comps payments work?” We all know that in personal injury cases, settlement is a common end result. Though there are lots of reasons why this is the case, a big one is the degree of uncertainty on…
Paralyzed Dancer Secures Largest Ever Personal Injury Award In Illinois
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the medical condition improves before the hearing?” A recent case in Illinois exemplifies to many exactly why personal injury cases can be so important. The challenge of bringing a personal injury claim is great; one must try and…
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…
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…
Supreme Court Comes Down On The Side of Nursing Homes
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question “What constitutes nursing home negligence? The Supreme Court issued an important decision today impacting millions of families across the country. The Court decided to weigh into an issue that has generated increasing controversy over the past several years: arbitration agreements.…
Slip-and-fall from donkey statue leads to personal injury lawsuit
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” When personal injury cases make it on the front page it’s usually for one of two reasons. Either the case is a true tragedy where victims suffered unimaginable harm, or the…
Landlord Liability for Personal Injury of Tenants
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I have been injured on another person’s property. What should I do now?” Owning rental property can be a great financial move, assuming things go smoothly. If real estate values increase, the tenants pay their rent on time and no…
In the snow, who is on the hook if someone slips and falls?
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I have been injured on another person’s property. What should I do now?” Given the recent winter weather across not only North Carolina, but 49 of 50 states (Florida is the only one without any snow on the ground, even…