Charlotte, NC Legal News

After a car accident, life can feel confusing and overwhelming. Between medical appointments, insurance calls, and time away from work, it is not always clear who is supposed to help with what. Many people start searching for a Car Accident Attorney Near Me because they want someone who can step in ...

A dog attack can leave more than just a sudden scare. When a bite leads to leg injuries, the impact often stretches into daily life in ways people do not expect. Walking becomes painful, work routines get interrupted, and medical appointments start to pile up. In the middle of all this, it is normal...

Getting hurt at work can turn everyday life upside down fast, especially when the injury affects your legs. Suddenly, simple things like walking, driving, or even standing for short periods become painful or impossible. Many people in this situation feel unsure about what to do next, who to trust, o...

A major truck accident can turn an ordinary day into a confusing blur of medical appointments, vehicle repairs, and unanswered questions. When injuries are serious and recovery feels uncertain, many people wonder who they can trust to help protect their rights while they focus on healing. The stress...

Back pain after an accident has a way of creeping into daily life when you least expect it. At first, it might feel like a sore muscle or stiffness that you assume will fade with rest. Weeks pass, the pain lingers, and suddenly simple tasks like driving, sleeping, or sitting at work feel different. ...

Car crashes involving teen drivers have become a growing focus in North Carolina, with schools, safety advocates, and researchers paying closer attention to what happens when new drivers gain independence too quickly. Behind the statistics are real collisions that can change a family’s routine in ...

A motorcycle accident can turn an ordinary day into a stressful and painful experience in a matter of seconds. When a broken arm is involved, the situation often feels even more overwhelming because it affects work, daily routines, and basic independence. Between medical appointments, time away from...

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...