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…
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Early Morning Crash Leaves One Driver Dead
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
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 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
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
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?
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…
Camp Lejeune Claim Final Deadline Approaching
Camp Lejeune Claim Final Deadline Approaching Camp Lejeune is a United States Armed Forces facility located in North Carolina. The Marine Corps base camp is the largest on the East Coast and covers more than 153,000 acres. Military personnel and their families may have been exposed to contaminated water at…
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied? In North Carolina, as elsewhere, when an employee gets hurt while on the job, they are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. An employee may file a claim to obtain benefits if they suffer an on-the-job injury. The North Carolina Industrial Commission…
Filing a Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?” If you have sustained an injury at work, you might be wondering, “Should I file a workers’ compensation claim or pursue a personal injury lawsuit?” You need to…