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Awarding Attorney’s Fees for Personal Injury Claims

September 22, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I have to pay a retainer fee to get an attorney to represent me in my personal injury case?”

Consider this scenario: You have taken a personal injury claim to trial and it appears the jury will decide in your favor. You learn the verdict: You will receive a larger sum of non-economic damages, along with economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future lost wages and expenses). After the trial has concluded and an award has been made, your friend asks if you still have to pay your plaintiffs’ attorney fees. He has heard that in a similar case, the defendant was ordered to pay all attorney fees for the plaintiff. You are confused. Why was this not mentioned by your attorney or addressed in the complaint?

Pedestrians Safety: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

September 15, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”

For centuries, walking was the only reliable mode of transportation available to the majority of the population. Today, however, pedestrians must navigate alongside a variety of different vehicles such as bicycles, automobiles, and trains. In major metropolitan areas such as Charlotte, the risk of personal injury to pedestrians in high-traffic areas cannot be ignored.

Struck While Cycling in North Carolina?

September 8, 2021 | 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?”

As a child, there is arguably no greater feeling of accomplishment and freedom than the moment you learn to ride a bike. From that moment, the world seems infinitely more accessible, and the desire to explore our communities on a larger scale is born. For many of us, this feeling stays with us into adulthood, at which time we are required to share the roads with cars and obey the rules of the road just like drivers. When either party acts in a negligent manner, the risk for personal injury goes up drastically.

Injured by an Uninsured Driver in North Carolina?

August 25, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and how may it apply to my case?

When an individual incurs personal injury due to another driver’s negligence, the results can be traumatic and life-changing. Between medical care and subsequent bills, finding a qualified personal injury attorney, and navigating the world of insurance coverage and claims, the prospect of recovering compensation for a victim’s damages can seem less and less promising with each passing day.

Common Boating Accidents in North Carolina

August 18, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?

Being out on the open water is an experience unlike anything else. The freedom one experiences while operating a recreational marine vessel can be exciting and liberating. While owning and operating a boat can be a pleasurable activity for oneself and others, it also comes with a large responsibility. Boating accidents that cause personal injury to others are a serious concern in waterways across the nation.

Train Safety Laws in North Carolina

August 11, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”

If asked to think about the safest mode of transportation available to Americans, what would you say? Despite the pandemic, fatal traffic crashes actually rose in North Carolina in 2020. While that data does not include statistics on the number of accidents that caused personal injury only, one can naturally assume that those figures are dismal, as well.

Common Slip and Fall Locations in North Carolina

August 4, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Brad Smith answers the question: ” Do I have to pay a fee to meet with an attorney about my personal injury case?”

Looking at the history of slapstick comedy in American society, one scenario seems to transcend eras — the slip and fall. This scenario, played out in many forms and fashions in a variety of entertainment media, makes light of the reality that humans are not perfect and accidents do occur. However, when these accidents occur in the real world and result in personal injury, victims those responsible almost certainly will not be laughing.

Quality Personal Injury Attorneys: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

July 28, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Why should I hire an attorney to represent me in a personal injury claim instead of handling the claim on my own?”

When searching for a personal injury attorney, the average American may not always have the time to conduct a thorough analysis of all potential matches in their area. After all, while the trauma and stress surrounding an accident that causes personal injury is disorienting enough in and of itself, there are often time limits to consider as well, and many victims simply cannot navigate the process without the help of a qualified professional.

After a Workplace Injury: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

July 21, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?”

The American workforce has been known for taking pride in their work. We work hard to accomplish our goals, and we take pride in our work ethic. In return, workers deserve protection from injury whenever possible, and compensation for their losses when they are injured on the job. When an accident occurs on the job and a worker incurs a personal injury as a result, employers in North Carolina are almost always required to compensate workers for medical bills and other expenses through a system of workers’ compensation.

Common Accidents on the Job: A Resource for North Carolina Workers

July 14, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is partial versus total disability, and temporary versus permanent disability?”

When the average American gets up and goes to work, they want to focus on the positives of the experience, such as the income they will receive, the value they provide to their employer, and the camaraderie they enjoy with their coworkers and colleagues. People rarely if ever want to focus on the risk for personal injury at their jobsite.