Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” The danger of using cellphones behind the wheel is evident to everyone by now. For years, we’ve all heard about accidents caused by distraction linked to…
Articles Posted in Personal Injury
Recent Court Decision Says Liability Waiver Protects Gym From Personal Injury Lawsuit
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” If you’ve joined a gym, especially one that’s part of a national chain, you’ve likely had to sign some kind of contract before being allowed on any of the equipment.…
Can you sue for tripping and falling?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to pay taxes on a settlement or jury award in a personal injury case?” If you fall in a store or a restaurant or a friend’s house, does that automatically entitle you to compensation? Some people think that…
Church’s Actions “Simply Not Comparable to Spitting in Food” in Intentional Distress Claim, Says NC Court
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” The leadership at New Red Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in Durham may have ignored, humiliated and laughed at their treasurer Norman Glenn when he pushed them to undergo an audit,…
How some companies avoid liability despite deadly recalls
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?” If you’ve been watching the news recently you may have heard about the recall issued by the Swedish retail giant Ikea. The company, known for its stylish and cheap housewares, has decided to recall…
Jury Hands Down $142 Million Judgment To Send A Message
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” A jury in Texas recently handed down one of the largest personal injury verdicts of the year, though there’s little chance the victims will receive much money from…
Woman Injured in High-Speed Chase Sues Police Departments
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Although high-speed chases might be fun to watch on the news or reality shows, in reality they can have devastating consequences that call into question the blanket discretionary power police…
Movie Theater Prepares For Personal Injury Trial Related To 2012 Colorado Shooting
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Though nearly four years have gone by, the tragic shooting at an Aurora, Colorado movie theater is still fresh in many people’s minds. Expect more reminders of the terrible events over the coming…
Lyft Faces Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Ridesharing companies have become wildly popular in recent years, with Uber and Lyft enjoying eye-popping valuations and tremendous interest from investors who believe they are remaking the transportation industry. Though consumers have flocked…
Strip Club Off The Hook After Drunk Driving Crash
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?” In certain cases, personal injury victims are allowed to bring a lawsuit against not only the person who directly caused their injuries, but also…