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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This May be Charlotte’s Most Dangerous (and Frustrating) Intersection
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the accident was my fault?” A large percentage of auto accidents in North Carolina occur at or near intersections. Every motorist is taught to exercise due care when driving through an intersection. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the importance…
Food Poisoning in a Charlotte Restaurant: New Inspection Shows ‘Disgusting’ Health Violations in Local Restaurants
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?” Foodborne illnesses affect one in six Americans every year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 48 million people in the U.S. get sick due to one…
Road Rage During Rush Hour in Charlotte
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I take photographs of the property damage sustained to my car, of the accident scene, or of my visible injuries following an accident?” Road rage and rush hour are practically synonymous, as a high number of vehicles and congested…
North Carolina Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Injury Continue Rising
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if the medical condition improves before the hearing?” As the national outbreak of severe lung injuries and deaths caused by e-cigarette use and vaping keeps American vapers concerned for their health, North Carolina has seen an increase in cases…
Hotel Shooting in North Carolina: Is the Hotel Liable for Third-Party Attacks?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” A recent hotel shooting in North Carolina highlighted the question of property owners’ liability for the criminal attacks of other guests. When your injury is caused by a…
Recovering Damages for a Hit-and-Run Injury 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?” While any type of motor vehicle collision can be scary and traumatizing, when the other driver flees the scene, the victim is left alone and not…
Fatal Lung Disease Continues to Spread in North Carolina, but Who is Responsible?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?” The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal lung illness, continues to spread across North Carolina, with public health officials confirming…
Two Young People Put on Life Support in North Carolina Due to Vaping
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?” As the Trump administration reportedly prepares a ban on e-cigarettes following at least six deaths from lung diseases related to vaping,…
Why do Trucks Overturn and Rollover on Our Roads?
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “May I choose my own doctor in a personal injury case?” When a large truck performs a quick maneuver such as a lane change or turn, the momentum force may cause the trailer to overturn, resulting in a rollover accident.…