Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ comp insurance or doesn’t file the claim?” Are you ready to return to work following a workers’ compensation claim, but unsure how to get started? Fortunately, the experienced team at Arnold & Smith,…
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How to Determine Liability After a Light Rail Accident in Charlotte?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?” Hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians rely on the subway and trains to commute to and from work every day. When using light and commuter rail lines, people never expect anything bad…
Should You Accept the Initial Settlement Offer in a Personal Injury Case?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “An adjuster for the at-fault driver’s insurance company has contacted me and has offered to settle my claim. Should I do this?” If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim…
Four Most Common Causes of Personal Injury on the Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” When summer ends, Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September. During the long holiday weekend, millions of Americans attend backyard barbecues, beach parties, picnics, firework shows, and other events with…
Who is at Fault if You Were Injured in a Skydiving Accident?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Brad Smith answers the question: ” Do I have to pay a fee to meet with an attorney about my personal injury case?” While skydiving accidents are not as common as car crashes or even boating accidents, you can be injured while performing a maneuver…
How to Determine Liability in a Failure to Yield Accident in North Carolina?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” When a motorist fails to yield the right of way and violates a traffic law, he or she may be held liable for the resulting damages and losses in the event of a…
Can You Seek Compensation from Uber or Lyft After a Ridesharing Accident in North Carolina?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” What should I do if I’m injured as a passenger in a car accident?” For millions of North Carolinians, ridesharing has become one of the most popular methods of travel. People in North Carolina and elsewhere in the United…
Are Employers Liable for Car Accidents Caused by Their Employees?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?” Often, people get injured in auto accidents caused by individuals driving a company car in the scope of their employment. Can injured persons file a personal injury…
Can Your Pre-Existing Condition Affect Your North Carolina Personal Injury Claim?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is subrogation and how may it factor into my case?” Many people assume that they are entitled to file a personal injury claim and receive compensation only if they had no pre-existing medical conditions before the accident that caused or…
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Car Accident Settlement in North Carolina?
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?” If you were injured in a crash and received or are about to receive a personal injury settlement, you may wonder, “Will I have to pay taxes on my settlement?” Are Car Accident…