Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” Ice Cube and Dr. Dre have been cleared of liability for the hit-and-run that killed Heavyweight Records co-founder Terry Carter, a judge ruled early this month.…
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How some companies avoid liability despite deadly recalls
Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?” If you’ve been watching the news recently you may have heard about the recall issued by the Swedish retail giant Ikea. The company, known for its stylish and cheap housewares, has decided to recall…
Suing Snapchat for Car Crashes
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?” Everyone knows how dangerous distracted driving can be. Whether it’s fiddling with the radio, dealing with unruly kids in the backseat or, far more commonly, interacting…
Liability When Cars Drive Themselves
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?” Back in May, a terrible accident occurred on a stretch of highway in Williston, Florida. That crash, involving a Tesla with its autopilot system engaged, left the driver,…
Disney and Legal Liability After Alligator Attack
Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I have been injured on another person’s property. What should I do now?” It was a terrible week for Disney. Executives had gathered in Shanghai for the splashy opening of their new $5.5 billion resort. Others were already making plans…
Movie Theater Prepares For Personal Injury Trial Related To 2012 Colorado Shooting
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Though nearly four years have gone by, the tragic shooting at an Aurora, Colorado movie theater is still fresh in many people’s minds. Expect more reminders of the terrible events over the coming…
Lyft Faces Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Ridesharing companies have become wildly popular in recent years, with Uber and Lyft enjoying eye-popping valuations and tremendous interest from investors who believe they are remaking the transportation industry. Though consumers have flocked…
Dram Shop Case May Hold Alcohol Vendor Responsible for Death of Charlotte Woman
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the harm of being on social media when trying to settle an injury claim?” In a ruling that has vendors of alcoholic beverages shifting nervously in their seats, a divided court of appeals ruled this month that a…
Recent Personal Injury Case Involving Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Raises Alarm
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” Johnson & Johnson made the headlines this past week over a claim that its popular baby powder was responsible for causing cancer and, ultimately, the death of…
GM Appears To Have Dodged A Bullet In First Ignition Switch Lawsuit
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What exactly is a wrongful death claim?” It was a case that experts on both sides of the legal spectrum have been anxiously awaiting and it ended in a victory, of sorts, for General…