Personal Injury

How Weather Contributes to Vehicle Accidents

October 19, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

Accidents happen quickly, and when they do, they can result in devastating injuries and damages. There may be more than one factor that contributes to a crash. In some cases, weather plays a part in the cause of a crash. Inclement weather can result in situations that are dangerous. Weather interacts with road conditions to make driving difficult or hazardous. When road conditions are dangerous, drivers need to take special precautions or stay off the roadways to avoid accidents.

Tips for Filing a Car Insurance Claim After a Car Accident

October 12, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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?”

Accidents are common and can happen in an instant. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities reached an all-time high in 2021. Chances are great that at some time in your life you will be involved in a traffic accident. Fortunately, most accidents are minor fender-benders. However, sometimes a crash results in severe injuries, lifelong disabilities, or fatalities. When an accident happens that is caused by someone’s negligence, that person is responsible for any damages.

Can I Win a Personal Injury Claim?

October 5, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does your firm charge to represent me in a personal injury case?”

A serious injury can be more than just painful. It can result in lengthy medical treatment and ongoing rehabilitation. It can also cause you some other damages, such as lost wages because you are unable to work during recovery. In some cases, an injury may be disabling. The negligent party should be responsible for paying for your costs including economic and non-economic damages. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will help guide the process to obtain the compensation you deserve.

New Court Ruling Allows Nurses to Be Held Accountable in Personal Injury Claims

September 28, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”

New Court Ruling Allows Nurses to Be Held Accountable in Personal Injury Claims

What Types of Damages Can I Expect in a Personal Injury Case?

September 21, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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?”

What Types of Damages Can I Expect in a Personal Injury Case?

What You Need to Know Before You Accept An Insurance Settlement

September 14, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “The insurance adjuster is saying I am partially negligent what does that mean?”

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What You Need to Know Before You Accept an Insurance Settlement

Logging Truck Accident Leaves Two Dead

September 7, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous and this was the case with a serious accident that occurred with a logging truck on US Highway 601 in Surry County. The big rig was carrying a large load of logs when it crossed the center line and flipped over. The accident caused the truck to spill its logs onto the roadway. One of the large timbers hit a Nissan traveling in the opposite direction and caused it to crash into an embankment, killing the driver and the child passenger. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

What is Premises Liability?

August 31, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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?”

Accidents and injuries can happen quickly. Slip and falls are among the most common types of accidents that often result in physical harm. More than several million people each year visit the emergency room due to injuries sustained by tripping or falling. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one of every five falls results in serious injuries such as broken bones or head trauma. When you fall on someone else’s property, the owner might be responsible if they were negligent. You could be owed money for your damages by the negligent person.

NHTSA Launches Distracted Driving Education Campaign

August 24, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurance company?”

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of accidents in the United States. While the safety of vehicles has been improving year after year, the number of accidents has not been declining. Accidents caused by distracted driving have been on the rise and continue to be a concern. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a campaign to educate the public about the perils of distracted driving. The NHTSA campaign is called Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks.

What are the Laws for UTVs?

August 17, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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?”

Utility Terrain Vehicles, UTVs, are specially modified vehicles that are mainly used for work situations. UTVs are similar to ATVs. However, there are some differences. Recent changes in North Carolina laws make driving some UTVs on the street legal. That is good news for some people who own UTVs and are prepared to make the changes necessary to drive them around town. UTVs can also be dangerous, so it is important to follow the laws regarding riding them on the street. A driver of a UTV could be held responsible for an accident if his negligence caused the crash.