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Liability in Car Accidents Caused by Sudden Incapacitation (Medical Emergency) in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   Typically, a driver who causes a car crash in Charlotte or elsewhere in North Carolina is held liable for the resulting damages if the victim can prove that the driver was negligent. However,…

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North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Doctrine: Fault, Compensation, and Exceptions

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   In North Carolina, those who become injured in car accidents or other accidents must prove that another individual or entity was negligent in causing their injury in order to obtain compensation. However, since…

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Liability and Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does the “one-bite rule” mean in NC dog bite cases?”   A victim of a dog bite can sustain physical injuries and financial losses associated with the injury. How do victims of dog bites obtain compensation for their losses and…

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Car Accidents Caused by Drugged Driving in North Carolina

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   In North Carolina, victims of auto accidents caused by drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs can obtain compensation for their losses and damages. While suing a…

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Car Accidents Caused by Drugged Driving in North Carolina

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?”   In North Carolina, victims of auto accidents caused by drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs can obtain compensation for their losses and damages. While suing a motorist who was under the influence…

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How a Hit-and-Run Attorney in North Carolina can Help You Obtain Compensation

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?”   In recent years, hit-and-run car accidents have been on the rise in Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina. Many victims of hit-and-run crashes realize that the worst thing…

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Four Reasons Why Car Accidents are More Likely During the Summer Season

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?”   During the summer season, car drivers are more likely to cause collisions on the road, while motorcyclists and bicyclists are at a greater risk of getting struck by a motor vehicle. Why are…

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Who is Liable if You are Injured During a Protest in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   After the killing of George Floyd by police, protests erupted all across the United States. The protests resulted in injuries, store break-ins, damage to businesses, and arrests nationwide. As reported…

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Can I Obtain Compensation if I Was Injured by a Falling Tree in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   While nearly every North Carolinian knows that their homeowner’s insurance would pay for the repairs if a falling tree damaged their property, can you obtain compensation if you were injured…

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North Carolina Provides Civil Immunity to Hospitals and Nursing Homes, But What Does it Mean?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question “What constitutes nursing home negligence?”   North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a law that protects doctors and hospitals from civil liability during the COVID-19 pandemic. The provision to give healthcare facilities, including nursing homes, immunity from lawsuits was part of…

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