Lawyers representing North Carolina individuals who have Premises Liability legal issue in Charlotte.
In 2017, North Carolina residents who rented out their homes, apartments, or living spaces, through Airbnb made roughly $97 million. In Charlotte alone, residents made over $8.7 million using the popular short-term rental service. The business model of Airbnb is fairly simple—the company uses a house-sharing model that allows users to offer their homes, apartments,…
Spending the day at a local amusement park such as Carowinds is undoubtedly an exciting venture intended for the whole family to have fun. Amusement parks are exceptionally marketed as places where everyone can expect to have a good time. Patrons of the park never enter anticipating danger or injury to take place. Unfortunately, because…
Summertime in North Carolina means warm temperatures. The hot temperatures draw more and more residents of North Carolina to public and private pools. Enjoying time at the pool is a great way to have a respite from the warm weather. Sadly, pool accidents and deaths occur at an alarming rate during these summer months. According…
In Charlotte, there are a number of different bars and nightclubs to explore, and all of which welcome patrons to come and enjoy a safe and fun night out. There are, however, some instances where a night out may not be so safe and fun. It is no surprise that a night out, particularly when…
According to statistical data gathered by the National Safety Council, slip and falls account for one-third of all non-fatal injuries in the U.S., As a result, they are also among the top 5 most common personal injury claims. Slip and fall cases are classified as a type of premise liability claim. Under the umbrella of…
Injured on a Construction site? In Charlotte’s Southend and Uptown neighborhoods, there are at least 16 different construction projects underway. At nearly every block, you are likely to see cranes swinging, excavators, bulldozers, and dozens of other heavy construction equipment. You will also see the many brave construction workers buzzing around in their hard hats…
The Implications of Governmental Immunity Meinck v. City of Gastonia NC Supreme Court (October 2018) Governmental immunity provides local government immunity from tort-based claims. This means that officials or entities are allowed immunity, when acting in connection with their governmental duties. However, this immunity is not provided to the government actor or agency if the…
Workplace Sexual Harassment and What You Should Know Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is a hot topic in today’s headlines. Hollywood’s elite, politicians, athletes, journalists, musicians, and sports figures alike are under fire amid allegations of inappropriate behavior and unwanted sexual conduct. These are public figures so their salacious behavior makes the news. Sexual harassment doesn’t…
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…
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…