Charlotte, NC Legal News

Accidents can turn life upside down in an instant. From dealing with physical pain and emotional distress to sorting through car repairs and medical bills, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Charlotte, the last thing you need is more confusion. That’s where un...

When a dog bite injury happens, it can be physically painful, emotionally distressing, and financially draining. Whether it’s a child attacked at a neighborhood park or an adult bitten by an unleashed pet while walking in Charlotte, these incidents often happen when you least expect them. Many vic...

After an accident, it is normal to feel unsure about what comes next. You might be dealing with car repairs, medical visits, and confusing insurance paperwork, all while trying to get your life back to normal. During this time, many people in Charlotte reach out to an accident law firm in Charlotte ...

Being involved in a semi-truck rear-end accident in Charlotte can leave you overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of what to do next. When a large commercial truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the damage can be devastating both physically and emotionally. Between the injuries, medical expenses, and ...

Accidents can happen when you least expect them, and sometimes, the aftermath is more than just physical pain. If you’ve been hurt during physical therapy—an experience meant to help you heal—it can feel frustrating and confusing. You may not be sure whether what happened qualifies as a legal ...

Car accidents often happen when people least expect them, leaving victims unsure of what to do next. Between dealing with insurance companies, vehicle repairs, and unexpected medical bills, it can feel like an uphill battle. In moments like these, having someone who understands the process can make ...

Finding the right legal support after an accident can feel overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with medical bills, insurance calls, and uncertainty about your recovery. When you are hurt, having someone who understands your situation can make a real difference. An experienced personal inju...

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...