Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?” It is difficult to put an exact dollar amount on the amount of money you will receive for your injuries. Even an initial consultation with a…
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Dangerous Food Recalls in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Back in 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA) announced that there was a recall of cheese manufactured by Chapel Hill Creamery. North Carolina residents were asked to…
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…
I Was the Passenger in a Car Accident, Now What?
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?” It is bad enough being involved in a car accident when you are the driver, but being the passenger in a car accident…
Recent Chattanooga Bus Crash Highlights State’s Personal Injury Award Limits
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Tennessee has been in the news several times recently for very unfortunate reasons. Most recently was the terrible fire that swept through Gatlinburg and, before that, was…
How Is Money Distributed After A Fatal Accident?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” A fatal accident involving a loved one is a tragedy that no one should have to endure. Though tragic, these kinds of incidents occur with alarming frequency. Car crashes, semi-truck accidents, motorcycle wrecks,…
Supreme Court Hands Small Victory To Injured Plaintiffs
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” If you’ve been injured in an accident and have expenses that need to be paid as a result, it may occur to you to file a lawsuit against the person…
Can I Sue A Cruise Line for my Holiday from Hell?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” Apparently U.S. Senator Bill Nelson is calling for federal investigations into the Royal Caribbean cruise ship that steered into a forecast storm…
Attorney hopes “conservative” jury’s $1-million car-accident award is a game-changer
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I trust the insurance adjuster?” Damages are the dirty little secret in personal injury lawsuits—at least the typical insurance adjuster wants you to feel that way. Sure, the adjuster tells you, the driver…