Medical Malpractice

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

March 15, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. Under the best circumstances, you enter the hospital and leave the next day with your newborn infant to begin your new family life together. Unfortunately, sometimes birth does not go as you had hoped. A mistake made during the delivery process could result in a birth injury to your child. Some birth injuries may be minor, but some are more serious and could even cause a lifelong disability. If your child suffered an injury during labor or delivery, you could be owed money for damages.

Common Birth Injuries

What Can I Do if a Doctor Makes a Mistake?

December 28, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What Can I Do if a Doctor Makes a Mistake?

Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. However, when you are a physician, you must take steps to ensure that you do not make any errors with patients. When a medical mistake causes serious harm, it might rise to medical malpractice. If you are the victim of a medical error, the doctor, hospital, or medical professional could be held responsible for your injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney can answer your questions and discuss your injuries.

Common Medical Errors

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

Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina – The Basics

March 16, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

Accidents can happen in an instant. When an accident results in serious injuries, the negligent party should be held responsible for your damages. Some accidents cause severe or long-term injuries with extremely high medical bills. You may also incur other damages such as money you lose because you cannot work, and money for pain and suffering. There are a few basic steps that you should understand about personal injury claims in North Carolina. A knowledgeable attorney will help you through the process so you can get the money you deserve for your injuries.

Transitioning Back to the Workplace After a Workers’ Compensation Injury

October 13, 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?”

Are you thinking about returning to work after taking time off to recover from a workers’ compensation claim? Are you unsure how to get started? Lucky for you, the team at Arnold & Smith, PLLC can help. We are well versed in the workers’ compensation world and have an abundance of experience helping workers transition back to the workforce with minimal hassle.

How to Rejoin the Workforce After a Workers’ Compensation Claim

October 7, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ comp insurance or doesn’t file the claim?”

Are you ready to return to work following a workers’ compensation claim, but unsure how to get started? Fortunately, the experienced team at Arnold & Smith, PLLC can help. There are a variety of reasons why you may have filed a workers’ compensation claim, and we want you to know that no matter the reason, you have options and rights when it comes to returning to the workforce after you recover. Whether you had a slip-and-fall incident, were injured in an auto accident, or were the victim of medical malpractice, there are steps available to help you get back to work.

Is it Medical Malpractice if Your Surgery Was Postponed Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

April 29, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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

The coronavirus crisis has caused disruption not only to Americans’ everyday life but also to their plans: Interstate and international vacation, birthday parties, weddings, and even surgeries. As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in the U.S., hospitals have suspended not only elective surgeries such as hip replacement, cataract extractions, removal of a mole or wart, and cosmetic procedures but also critical procedures like cancer surgery.

Determining Medical Malpractice in North Carolina

June 5, 2019 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is Maximum Medical Improvement and how does it effect my claim?”

When we seek the advice of a medical professional, we are trusting them with one of the most important things to us — our health and well-being. Putting your life literally into someone else’s hands takes a lot of trust. That is why it is difficult when healthcare providers do not do their duty and injuries or illnesses are made worse. Mistakes happen, but when mistakes are made with medical care, there can be life-altering consequences. When healthcare providers are negligent in their care, a legal remedy to those affected is a medical malpractice lawsuit. You have probably heard this term before, medical malpractice, but it can be difficult to determine what exactly constitutes medical malpractice. Additional resources related to personal injury can be found here.

Is the Hospital Responsible for a Wrongful Death Claim?

December 5, 2018 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”

The hospital is supposed to keep you safe and help you heal from whatever medical emergency or problems you are having. However, hospitals are not immune from making mistakes and, sometimes, can cause the death of a patient. Depending on the circumstances of the death, the victim’s loved ones may be able to file a claim for wrongful death. If the death of your loved one is caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another, the personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are here to help.

Medical Malpractice in North Carolina

October 24, 2018 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is Maximum Medical Improvement and how does it effect my claim?”

When we are sick, injured, or otherwise needing medical attention, we expect our medical professionals to treat us with care and attention so that we can get back to our “normal,” healthy selves. Doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other medical staff/providers are responsible for the well-being and care of people and therefore are held to a standard of care to provide to their patients. Even with care requirements, mistakes can happen that result in additional injuries or damages to an individual. This sometimes results in a legal claim for medical malpractice.