Semi-Truck Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries Semi-trucks are also called big rigs and 18-wheelers. These are large commercial vehicles that carry goods across our state and country. There are many semi-trucks on our roadways. As drivers, we share our highways with these large, heavy vehicles. Unfortunately, they sometimes cause accidents.…
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The Importance of Preserving Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if I still owe money on the vehicle, but the insurance company classifies it as a “total loss”? Accidents occur frequently, and most drivers will be involved in one at one time or another. Luckily, most car crashes are minor.…
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 Makes Truck Accidents So Dangerous?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” There are more than 12 million commercial trucks on America’s roads. Most drivers will share the highway with trucks on a daily basis. Truck accidents are often more serious…
Victim of Serious Pickup Truck Accident to Receive $700K Settlement
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” A girl who was seriously hurt as the result of a pickup truck accident will receive a settlement of $700K. The accident occured on November 2017 in Brunswick County between…
The Dangers of Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” The scene of a tractor-trailer crash can be bloody and destructive, often involving fire, explosions, overturned vehicles, and severe injuries. Unfortunately, truck accidents are not as uncommon as it…
Hazards in Logging Truck Accidents in North Carolina
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?” A recent logging truck accident in North Carolina has highlighted the hazards associated with heavy, overloaded vehicles hauling poorly secured logs that hang 20 feet off the rear of…
What Type of Doctor Should I See Following an Accident?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” Whether you have been in a car accident, truck accident, bike accident, or a pedestrian accident injuries often result. After an accident, there is the possibility of filing a…
Company Pays Millions After Crash Caused By Trucker Talking While Driving
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…
Dangers Posed By Tired Truckers Set To Receive Increased Attention
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Everyone knows about the dangers associated with distracted driving. Commercials and public service announcements routinely warn drivers of the importance of focusing on the…