Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What if the medical condition improves before the hearing?” April 1st marks the start of the national Distracted Driving Awareness Month and provides an excellent opportunity to remind drivers across North Carolina of the dangers associated with texting or talking while behind…
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Fight Brewing Over Distraction Caused By Google Glass
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Google has taken the interesting step of aggressively lobbying legislators in at least three states that are currently considering measures to restrict the use of Google Glass headsets while driving. The attempts…
Charlotte Driver Killed After Being Thrown From Vehicle
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” A terrible accident in Charlotte left one man dead and another person severely injured. According to officials with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the accident happened around three in the afternoon…
Early Morning North Carolina Accident Proves Fatal
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” A terrible early morning accident in Huntersville, North Carolina left one person dead and two others seriously injured. Emergency responders say that the accident happened a little after 5:45 a.m. on Eastfield…
Man With Cerebral Palsy Killed In Charlotte Hit-And-Run
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Police in Charlotte say that earlier this week a 50-year-old man with cerebral palsy was hit and killed by a driver who never bothered to stop. Officers say that Carrington Ware had been visiting his…
Snow Responsible For Several Deadly North Carolina Accidents
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” North Carolina Highway Patrol says that a young woman in Aberdeen died after an accident that officials say was likely caused by slick and snowy roads. The…
Another North Carolina Worker Dead After On-The-Job Accident
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” Police say a terrible industrial accident in Shelby, North Carolina left one worker dead and state investigators searching for clues about how the fatal accident could have been avoided. …
North Carolina Driver Charged With Second-Degree Murder Was Texting And Impaired Prior To Accident
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?” A woman from North Carolina has been charged with several serious crimes after running over another woman. Police say that Belinda Hudspeth was impaired…
Drunk Driver Injures Charlotte Police Officer
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Police in Charlotte have said that a drunk driver is responsible for an accident that left a police officer injured late last week. The accident resulted in a trip to the hospital…
Several Construction Site Accidents Around North Carolina Highlight Common Workplace Danger
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” Officials in Raleigh say that one worker fell to his death at a busy construction site earlier this week, the second serious workplace accident in the area…