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…
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Washington State Court Rules A Bus Is Not An “Automobile”
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” When a person thinks of an “automobile”, chances are they imagine nearly anything roadworthy. The term is conventionally defined broadly, and includes things like cars, vans,…
The importance of the recent Bristol-Myers Squibb case
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much time do I have to file a claim for my personal injuries after an accident?” Every once in a while an important case comes along that sends the legal system scrambling. Many imagine these cases receive a great degree…
When is an injury not enough to justify a personal injury lawsuit?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Typically, when we discuss a personal injury case we hear a lot of gruesome details about the harm that was done to the plaintiffs. Horrible injuries, including broken bones, head…
Texting tracker could be breakthrough for law enforcement
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” We have recently discussed the dangers posed by texting and driving. As the number of fatal auto accidents continues to increase, experts are struggling to find…
Stand Your Ground Does Not Grant Absolute Immunity
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” The Stand Your Ground laws have been in the news for years and, in that time, have generated a considerable amount of controversy. Critics say the laws encourage a shoot…
Illinois Supreme Court Takes Steps To Tighten Rules Regarding Jurisdiction
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” For those not in the personal injury world, issues involving jurisdiction (which deals with the place where a legal matter will be heard) may seem unimportant. After all, if you’ve…
Nursing Home Residents Appear Poised To Lose Their Day In Court
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What information will be helpful for my nursing home negligence claim?” It’s been bad news recently for those residing in nursing homes or with loved ones in nursing facilities. After a seeming victory last fall, when the Centers for Medicare…
What is joint and several liability?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I file the property damage claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or with my insurance company?” When most people are involved in an accident they do not spend time thinking about how liability will be apportioned amongst the defendants.…
Recent Supreme Court Case Makes It Harder For Plaintiffs To Sue For Injuries
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I post about my injury on Social Media?” It has been a bad summer for personal injury plaintiffs thanks to several recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a few different cases, the Court made clear that it…