Charlotte, NC Legal News

Car accidents can leave people feeling overwhelmed, especially when injuries are involved. It’s not just about dealing with the physical pain or vehicle damage. There's also the stress of doctor appointments, insurance calls, and missed time from work. It’s no surprise that many folks in Charlot...

Workplace injuries can be unexpected, overwhelming, and sometimes confusing to deal with—especially when you're trying to figure out your next steps while juggling pain, missed work, or medical bills. Whether it’s a slip and fall accident on the job or a long-term injury that’s just started sh...

When you're involved in a motorcycle accident, things can spiral quickly—from injuries to insurance questions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In the aftermath, your focus is likely on healing, keeping up with work or bills, and trying to figure out how you’ll manage the unexpected chaos. You may...

Being bitten by a dog is not only painful, but it also comes with a whirlwind of stress and confusion. From medical bills to missed work and the emotional toll, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If this happened to you or someone close to you in Charlotte, knowing what to expect from the legal proces...

When a loved one lives in a nursing home, we place our trust in the hands of caregivers to provide safety, dignity, and compassion. Unfortunately, not every facility meets that standard. Injuries in nursing homes can be confusing, especially when you're met with vague explanations or shifting storie...

It doesn’t take much for a simple day to turn into something overwhelming. One wrong step on a slippery floor or a broken stair can lead to a serious fall, followed by a flood of stress, confusion, and bills. If you've been injured like this, you're likely dealing with more than just physical pain...

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in the days following a car accident. Between medical appointments, car repairs, insurance calls, and physical recovery, figuring out what to do next can seem like a full-time job. For many, the uncertainty only grows when they learn that their case may head toward ar...

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term vehicle as “a means of carrying or transporting something //planes, trains and other vehicles.” It lists motor vehicles as an example. The dictionary defines motor vehicle as “an automotive vehicle not operated on rails” and “especially: one ...

It would be great if everyone did the right thing all the time and nothing bad ever happened. However, that is unrealistic for a number of reasons. One of the biggest might be that people disagree over what is right and wrong.  While every country has laws and regulations that it expects its ci...

Individuals who have been injured in a car accident, by a doctor, or by another party often decide to bring a personal injury suit against the wrongdoer. The majority of Americans can be sued individually and held liable for injuries that they caused. There are however exceptions to when individuals...

What happens if you are bitten by a dog in North Carolina? Is the dog owner liable? What damages can you recover? The answer to those questions depends on a number of factors including whether the dog has previously bitten someone.  Dog bites cases fall under the personal injury arena. North Ca...

Premises liability is a legal theory of negligence when an injury was caused due to an unsafe or defective condition on an individual’s property. premises liability varies in definitions and applications from state to state. There are a multitude of scenarios and circumstances that play a signific...

Plaintiffs who are considering a malpractice lawsuit most commonly think of pursuing a suit against a doctor. Doctors, however, are not the only medical professionals who can cause patient injury through malpractice. Dentists and orthodontists can be sued as well when the services they provide to a ...

Cauda Equina Syndrome Misdiagnosis Cauda equina syndrome (CES) arises through damage or compression to the cauda equina (Latin for horse's tail). The Cauda Equina is a bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord in the lumbosacral spine. The bundle of nerves sends and receive messages to an...

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 ...

As mentioned in another informative article, there are multiple damages that may be available to a plaintiff and/or an immediate family member of an injured plaintiff. Negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) is a claim that an immediate family member of an injured plaintiff may bring again...

The Charlotte Observer reports that alcohol was a factor in a deadly boating accident on Lake Norman early this morning. The driver of the boat was killed when the boat hit a dock, causing him to be ejected from the boat. Two other passengers in the boat suffered minor scrapes and bruises but were n...