Charlotte, NC Legal News

Losing a loved one to a dog attack is a shock that can leave families searching for answers while trying to process overwhelming grief. Questions about how something like this could happen, whether it could have been prevented, and what steps come next often surface all at once. During this difficul...

Losing a loved one in a scooter accident is a deeply painful experience, and families are often left trying to make sense of what happened while handling practical decisions they never expected to face. Between grief, unanswered questions, and mounting expenses, it can feel overwhelming to even thin...

A serious car accident can turn everyday life upside down in a matter of seconds, especially when broken bones are involved. Between medical appointments, time away from work, and the stress of not knowing what comes next, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure about where to turn. Many people ...

After an accident, life can feel suddenly off balance. One moment you are going about your routine, and the next you are dealing with pain, medical appointments, car repairs, and unanswered questions from insurance companies. Many people in Charlotte feel unsure about what to do first or who to trus...

A serious bicycle crash can turn an ordinary day into a confusing and stressful situation, especially when head injuries are involved. Between medical appointments, insurance calls, and trying to understand what comes next, many people feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. In Charlotte, cyclist...

Traffic safety has become a growing concern in Charlotte, North Carolina, especially following the release of the city’s recent Vision Zero report. While the data shows a decline in overall crashes, it also reveals a troubling rise in serious injuries and fatal car accidents. For the people involv...

After a car accident, everything can feel rushed and confusing at the same time. Between dealing with car repairs, medical appointments, and calls from insurance companies, it is common to feel unsure about where to turn for legal help. Many people worry about saying the wrong thing or choosing the ...

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...