Charlotte, NC Legal News

A serious car accident can flip life upside down in seconds. One moment you are driving through Charlotte like any other day, and the next you are dealing with pain, vehicle damage, missed work, and nonstop calls from insurance companies. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure about w...

Wet floors in grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, and office buildings cause serious falls every year in Charlotte. When someone slips without warning and lands hard, back injuries are common and they often bring pain that lingers long after the initial shock wears off. It can feel confusing trying...

Getting hurt on the job can flip your life upside down fast. Between medical appointments, time away from work, and pressure from insurance paperwork, it is normal to feel unsure about what to do next. Many people in Charlotte find themselves wondering who they can trust to help protect their rights...

Getting hit by a delivery truck can turn an ordinary day into a stressful blur. Between medical visits, insurance calls, and worries about missing work, it is common to feel unsure about what to do next or who to trust for guidance. Delivery truck crashes often involve more than just two drivers, wh...

After an accident, leg injuries often bring more than just physical pain. They can interrupt work, limit mobility, and make everyday routines feel overwhelming. Many people try to push through at first, assuming the injury will improve with time, only to realize days or weeks later that something is...

After a car accident, most people feel overwhelmed by more than just the damage to their vehicle. Medical bills start arriving, work may be missed, and insurance adjusters often ask questions that feel confusing or rushed. In the middle of all this, it is natural to wonder what your claim might actu...

Losing a loved one unexpectedly can leave families feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, and worried about how the future will look. Between funeral arrangements, emotional strain, and sudden financial pressure, many people find themselves searching for answers during an already difficult time....

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...