Charlotte, NC Legal News

When several vehicles are involved in a tractor trailer crash, the scene can feel overwhelming for anyone caught in the middle of it. Injured drivers often find themselves trying to understand what happened while dealing with pain, medical visits, and the pressure of insurance calls. It is common to...

After an accident, it is common to feel uncertain about what comes next, especially when injuries start to interfere with your daily life. Many people are unsure about how to handle insurance conversations, medical bills, and the stress that comes from not knowing what their options are. An attorney...

After a major car accident, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed by everything happening at once. Medical appointments, insurance calls, and the stress of not knowing what comes next can make the situation even more confusing. Many people are unsure about where to turn or how to protect their...

After a workplace injury, most people feel overwhelmed by how quickly everything changes. One moment you are going about your day, and the next you are dealing with pain, paperwork, and uncertainty about when you can return to work. It is common to feel unsure about what to do first or who to talk t...

Back pain after an accident can leave anyone feeling unsure about what comes next, especially when symptoms appear slowly or feel worse as the days pass. Many people try to deal with the discomfort on their own, but when the pain starts to interfere with work, sleep, or simple daily tasks, it become...

After a serious motorcycle accident, many people feel overwhelmed by the sudden change in their daily life. The physical pain is one part of it, but the confusion that comes after a severe crash can be just as difficult to manage. It often feels like there is no clear direction, especially when medi...

Pain and loss can change the way your days feel. When you are dealing with the stress that comes after an accident, it is easy to feel unsure about what steps to take next or how to protect yourself. Medical appointments, missed work, and the emotional weight of the situation can make everything fee...

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...