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What are Damages in a Personal Injury Claim?

January 13, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What are Damages in a Personal Injury Claim?

If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation comes through the negligent person who caused the accident that resulted in your injuries. After an accident, you could be facing thousands of dollars worth of medical bills, along with other losses. An experienced personal injury attorney will work on your behalf to help you obtain the money you are owed for your claim.

What are Damages?

Personal Injury Claims – Common Questions and Answers

December 25, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Claims – Common Questions and Answers

When you or a loved one was injured due to the negligence of another, you may be owed money for your damages. The person responsible for your injuries should pay for your medical expenses and other damages that you incurred as a result of the accident.

Does a Personal Injury Claim Have to Go to Court?

How is the Monetary Value of Pain and Suffering Calculated?

December 4, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

How is the Monetary Value of Pain and Suffering Calculated?

Accidents can result in extreme injuries that require extensive treatment. Along with injuries often comes quite a bit of pain. The negligent person responsible for the accident should be held accountable for paying all the costs associated with your injuries. Some costs are economic, and others are non-economic. The victim of an accident expects compensation for all damages they suffer due to the negligence of another.

Types of Damages

North Carolina Traffic Safety Programs

November 13, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

North Carolina Traffic Safety Programs

Highway safety is of great importance in North Carolina. Preventing accidents, injuries, and fatalities starts by educating the public on the importance of safe practices while behind the wheel. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program offers programs that are designed to promote highway safety awareness. Various programs are implemented through the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

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What is the Car Accident Settlement Process in North Carolina?

October 30, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What is the Car Accident Settlement Process in North Carolina?

In order to file a lawsuit after a traffic accident for a car accident settlement, you will need to take certain steps to protect yourself and your claim. Specifically, you will need to document the crash, get medical treatment, and work with an attorney who can write a demand letter and negotiate a fair settlement amount. Working with the car accident attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, can make the process much easier and smoother.

What is a Car Accident Settlement?

What Should I Do If My Child Was Hurt at Daycare?

September 25, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What Should I Do If My Child Was Hurt at Daycare?

Most parents need to work, and that means they must trust the care of their small children to others. Every day, parents drop off their children at daycare providers while they go to work or school. As a parent, you need to feel confident that your child is in good hands and that they will be properly cared for when you are away. Unfortunately, problems can happen, and your child could get hurt while under someone’s care. Minor issues are expected from time to time, but what happens if your child is seriously hurt while attending daycare?

Common Injuries at Daycare

How to File a Medical Mistake Complaint

April 13, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “An adjuster for the at-fault driver’s insurance company has contacted me and has offered to settle my claim. Should I do this?”

When you or a loved one visits the doctor or enters the hospital you expect to feel better than you did before. You trust doctors and other medical professionals to take care of your needs and keep you safe from harm. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Medical errors are more common than many people imagine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mistakes are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, only behind heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19. If you are the victim of a medical error, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Can I Still File a Claim if No One Received a Ticket in the Car Accident?

January 27, 2021 | 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?”

Traffic tickets and police reports are critical pieces of evidence in any car accident case. Injured victims can use the ticket to prove that the other motorist was at fault for the crash in order to seek compensation in North Carolina.

What to Do if You Were Injured in an Elevator Accident

October 28, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

Although elevator accidents are relatively rare compared to car accidents in North Carolina, they do happen. Every one of us has thought, “What if it collapses?” when entering or exiting an elevator at least once in our lifetime.

Should You Accept the Initial Settlement Offer in a Personal Injury Case?

September 23, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “An adjuster for the at-fault driver’s insurance company has contacted me and has offered to settle my claim. Should I do this?”

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim against the negligent party’s insurance company. Once you do that, you will be dealing with an insurance adjuster whose job is to value your claim and pay as little as possible.