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How to Prove Fault if the Other Driver Fell Asleep While Driving

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   Falling asleep while driving is commonly associated with car accidents in North Carolina and other states. Factors that make motorists doze off behind the wheel include…

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Charlotte is One of the Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers in the U.S.

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   Two North Carolina cities rank among the least safe for drivers in the United States. The findings of a new study by Go Safe Labs show…

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As a Victim of Shooting at a Public Place, can You Sue the Property Owner?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”   Shootings at public places have been on the rise in North Carolina lately, but do victims have the right to recover…

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Can You Get Compensated for Your Shark Attack Injury in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   North Carolina is no stranger to shark attacks that cause injury to swimmers and surfers. In fact, North Carolina ranked fifth among states for most shark attacks reported in the…

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Potentially Liable Parties in a School Bus Crash (Other Than the Bus Driver)

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   School buses are transporting our future generations, which is why it is no wonder that drivers of such buses have a heightened duty of care compared to other motor vehicles.…

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Vehicle-Train Collisions: What to do if Your Car is Stuck on the Railroad Tracks?

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   You are driving through a highway-rail grade crossing when, all of a sudden, your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks. No one is ever prepared for…

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Can You Sue Someone for a Sinkhole on Your Property?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Since a sinkhole is a natural occurrence, many people tend to think that there is nothing they can do if they sustain injuries or their property is damaged in a…

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What North Carolina’s Pedestrians Need to Know About Fault in Traffic Accidents

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long will it take for my case to be resolved?”   Fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians have reached the highest level in decades, according to NPR. In 2018, more than 6,200 pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the nation. When…

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Three Options for Injured Passengers Seeking Compensation After a Car Accident

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Being in a car crash as a passenger is not only scary and frustrating because you have no control over the accident, but also confusing because it may not be…

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Who is at Fault if a Car Pulls Out in Front of Your Vehicle?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If an incident report was filled out, do I have a right to receive a copy?”   If a car pulls out in front of your vehicle, liability may appear clear. “That driver is clearly at fault!” you might think.…

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