Lawyers representing Charlotte residents who have been injured in a Car Accident.
Driving in the winter is often considered to be the most hazardous time to be on the road. It makes sense with the potential for ice or even the occasional snow flurry. Individuals might initially think that driving during the summer does not pose any inherent risks. In fact, there are plenty of perilous situations…
With the warm summer months approaching, Charlotte’s sunny summer landscape beckons locals and visitors to get out and explore. From festivals to 5k marathons, the Queen City creates a family-friendly atmosphere that encourages people to get out the house and walk the streets. With this comes the increased risks of motor vehicle-pedestrian accidents. According to…
During the last two decades, cell phones have become ubiquitous. Unfortunately, the use of cell phones while driving has become equally ubiquitous. According to the National Safety Council, the proliferation of cell phone use has been dramatic—over 270 million people in the United States today have cell phone subscriptions. While cell phones provide several benefits,…
Companies like Uber and Lyft are becoming a massive part of the world that we live in. With Charlotte being a large metropolitan city in the southeast these ride-sharing services are a large part of how people get around here. There are more than 50,000 drivers across 50 countries and 600 cities around the world.…
Collisions in which one car strikes another car from the rear are among the most common types of car accidents. These crashes do tend to have less impact than side-impact or head-on collisions because the people in the car are further form the site of impact. A rear end collision can lead to expensive car…
North Carolina’s Disclosure of Body Cam Footage Laws Transparency in law enforcement is at the forefront of public policy issues now more than ever. Disclosing body cam footage worn by law enforcement is at the center of it all. Does the government’s need to closely guard the use of force and the conduct of its…
Medical Records and Your Rights Following a car accident or some other personal injury action an individual will eventually find themselves being treated for their injuries. In order to substantiate your injuries and pursue your case, your lawyer needs to obtain a copy of your medical records. The process is relatively simple—we will send a…
What is a Tort? A tort is an act or omission (breach of duty), whether intentional or accidental, which gives rise to an injury or harm to another. The injured party can recover economic and non-economic damages in a lawsuit against the person (tortfeasor) who caused the harm or loss. Torts include, among other things, motor…
Whiplash, Fact or Fiction? Whiplash is very real, and it can be painful and debilitating. Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck (cervical spine) caused by a sudden motion, usually by force, which causes movement beyond the normal range of motion. It strains or tears the neck muscles and it is commonly sustained…
Social Media There is a plethora of information, among other things, on the world wide web, including the popular and ever growing phenomenon of social media, such as, to name a few, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, and Google. According to a 2014 survey by Pew Research Center, 74% of adults frequently use social…