Charlotte, NC Legal News

Dog bites can feel deceptively minor at first, especially when the wound looks small or manageable. Days later, signs of infection like swelling, redness, fever, or worsening pain can appear and suddenly the situation feels overwhelming. Medical appointments, missed work, and uncertainty about who i...

Losing a loved one because of someone else’s actions is something no family is ever prepared for. Along with the grief, there is often confusion about what comes next, who to trust, and how to protect your family’s future. Many people in this situation find themselves searching for guidance whil...

After a serious accident, dealing with leg injuries can quickly turn everyday routines into challenges. Pain, mobility limits, and medical appointments often arrive all at once, leaving people unsure where to turn next. It is common to feel overwhelmed when insurance calls start coming in before the...

Motorcycle crashes have a way of turning everyday life upside down in a matter of seconds. One moment you are heading through familiar Charlotte streets, and the next you are dealing with pain, damaged gear, medical visits, and a lot of unanswered questions. Riders often face more serious injuries t...

Losing a family member in a car accident is one of the most painful experiences anyone can face. Along with grief, many families are suddenly dealing with unanswered questions, unexpected expenses, and pressure from insurance companies at a time when thinking clearly feels nearly impossible. In mome...

An icy parking lot fall can catch anyone off guard. One minute you are heading into a store or walking back to your car, and the next you are dealing with pain, confusion, and questions about what just happened. In Charlotte, North Carolina, winter weather does not always come with clear warnings, a...

Workplace injuries can leave people feeling uncertain, frustrated, and unsure about what comes next. Even a relatively minor accident at work can raise questions about medical bills, missed paychecks, and how long recovery might take. Many employees in Charlotte find themselves wondering whether 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...