What You Need to Know About Truck Accidents in North Carolina Commercial trucks are abundant on our roads in North Carolina and across the country. More than 38 million trucks are registered for business use in the United States, and another 4 million Class 8 trucks, including tractors and straight trucks. Large…
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Can I file a lawsuit on Behalf of My Child?
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What should parents tell their children to do when interacting with police officers?” Can I File a Lawsuit on Behalf of My Child? Accidents happen to people of all ages. When a child gets injured, it can be devastating to…
What is Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Cases?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?“ If you were hurt in an accident, you might be entitled to money for your injuries. In many cases, someone else was negligent and their negligence caused…
Driver, 3-Year-Old Child Killed in Truck Accident in Fayetteville
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” A serious crash led to the death of a truck driver and a toddler near Fayetteville, NC. The crash happened on Interstate 95, causing the northbound lanes of traffic…
What Do I Need to Know About Personal Injury Claims?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim instead of handling the claim on my own?” Accidents can happen anywhere such as while driving, while at work, while at the store, or just while walking…
What Causes Boating Accidents?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim instead of handling the claim on my own?” If you love being on the water, there are plenty of boating opportunities in the area. There are many…
Children Suffer Injuries in School Bus Crash
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” A serious crash sent children to the hospital after a dump truck collided with a school bus in south Charlotte. 14 children who were aboard the…
Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina – The Basics
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Accidents can happen in an instant. When an accident results in serious injuries, the negligent party should be held responsible for your damages. Some accidents cause severe or long-term injuries…
What is Contributory Negligence?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Vehicle accidents happen quite often. Although most accidents are minor, some crashes are severe and result in serious injuries. The person responsible for the accident should pay…
Vehicle Accident Investigations
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?” Vehicle accidents are common occurrences. Last year, more than 247,000 accidents were reported in North Carolina,…