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Semi-Truck Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries

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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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