Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much time do I have to file a claim for my personal injuries after an accident?” Every once in a while an important case comes along that sends the legal system scrambling. Many imagine these cases receive a great degree…
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I file the property damage claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or with my insurance company?” When most people are involved in an accident they do not spend time thinking about how liability will be apportioned amongst the defendants.…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” With the number of auto accident fatalities rising, many have been eager to identify the source of the increase. Some have blamed the increasing prevalence of smartphones and the attraction of text messaging.…
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” A recent legal article about liability for harm suffered by employees on-the-job contained a curious reference to a New York law that few outside of the…
Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim? Whenever there’s a stampede, it’s important to look carefully to find the cause. People don’t move suddenly and in large numbers for no reason, after all. If there’s a dramatic increase in activity, it’s a…
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to pay taxes on a settlement or jury award in a personal injury case?” Those in Florida who have suffered serious personal injuries due to the negligent or reckless action of doctors can rejoice after a recently issued…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “How do worker comps payments work?” It’s been a rough start for the Trump administration by almost any measure. They’ve had trouble articulating their legislative vision for the country and have had even more trouble executing. One of the few…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” If you’re at all familiar with the personal injury world you’ve likely heard of lawsuits seeking to recover damages for wrongful death. Wrongful death cases include those where a person dies due to…
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if I am unable to work following the accident, as a result of my injuries? Will I be able to recover my lost wages?” Though it seems hard to imagine, thousands of people go to work each year and fail…
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 family of the 13-year-old girl who died three (3) years ago after eating an unlabeled Rice Krispies Treat laced with…