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Stay Safe During Holiday Travel

November 2, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Stay Safe During Holiday Travel

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, more and more Americans will be hitting the roads. Air travel has been expensive and unpredictable, with many flights leaving passengers stranded due to cancellations. This, coupled with stable gas prices, may make it more appealing for people to drive to their holiday destinations. Last year, more than 50 million people traveled by road during the Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving weekend officially begins on Wednesday evening and ends on Sunday night.

What Causes Holiday Accidents?

Fitness Center Injuries

October 26, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much time do I have to file a claim for my personal injuries after an accident?”

Fitness centers and gyms are more popular than ever. There are 32,270 fitness centers in the United States, as of July 2021 and more than 73 million people use fitness centers. The fitness industry has enjoyed almost continuous growth until the pandemic. Since the pandemic, fitness centers are getting back to normal with millions of people who have memberships. Injuries during fitness activities are relatively common and may occur for a variety of reasons. If you were hurt due to negligence, you could be owed money for your injuries.

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.

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 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.

The Importance of Preserving Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim

August 10, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if I still owe money on the vehicle, but the insurance company classifies it as a “total loss”?

Accidents occur frequently, and most drivers will be involved in one at one time or another. Luckily, most car crashes are minor. Unfortunately, some accidents are serious and result in severe injuries or fatalities. Accidents between large commercial trucks and passenger vehicles often cause devastating injuries. Truck accidents are more complex than other types of crashes and often require you to obtain important data about the truck, the driver, and the trucking company.,

What Do I Need to Know About Personal Injury Claims?

May 18, 2022 | 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?”

Accidents can happen anywhere such as while driving, while at work, while at the store, or just while walking down the street. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year about 35 million people visit emergency rooms because of injuries sustained in accidents. If you suffer an injury that was caused by someone’s negligence, you may be owed money to pay for your expenses.

Children Suffer Injuries in School Bus Crash

May 4, 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?”

A serious crash sent children to the hospital after a dump truck collided with a school bus in south Charlotte. 14 children who were aboard the school bus were taken to the hospital with various injuries. The bus driver sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident. The bus was carrying students to South Mecklenburg High School, nearby. The crash, which is reported to be caused by the dump truck, involved the school bus as well as another vehicle. The dump truck driver was also taken to the hospital. The children all suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were all released from the hospital the same day.