Charlotte, NC Legal News

Winter weather in Charlotte can turn a routine grocery run into a frightening experience. Icy store entrances, wet floors, and rushed maintenance during cold snaps often create dangerous conditions that catch people off guard. When a sudden slip and fall leads to serious harm, the shock can linger l...

A broken arm can change daily life fast. Simple tasks become frustrating, work may be interrupted, and medical bills can pile up while you are still trying to understand what happened. After an accident, many people feel unsure about who to trust or where to turn, especially when they are searching ...

A scooter accident can turn a normal day upside down in seconds, especially when a head injury is involved. The confusion that follows often goes beyond medical concerns. Questions about missed work, medical bills, and insurance calls can pile up fast. Many people in Charlotte find themselves unsure...

A car accident can leave you shaken, sore, and unsure of what comes next. When shoulder pain starts creeping in after a collision, it can be especially confusing because the discomfort might not feel serious at first. Many people try to push through it, assuming it is just stiffness that will fade. ...

A slip and fall accident can turn a normal day into a stressful situation filled with doctor visits, medical bills, and questions about what comes next. Many people in Charlotte are caught off guard by how quickly costs add up, especially when injuries interfere with work or daily routines. It is co...

After an accident, most people expect the insurance process to be straightforward. You file a claim, share the details, and wait for a fair decision. When a claim is denied or undervalued, the frustration can feel overwhelming, especially while dealing with medical bills, missed work, and lingering ...

Serious workplace injuries can change everyday life in ways no one expects. When an injury keeps you from working, the stress of medical appointments, lost income, and uncertain recovery can pile up fast. Many people assume workers compensation benefits will simply take care of everything, but that ...

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...