Charlotte, NC Legal News

After a car accident, many people assume their insurance company will step in and cover the costs of medical bills, repairs, or lost wages. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Insurance providers sometimes delay, reduce, or even deny valid claims. For someone already dealing with the pain an...

When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a car accident or slip and fall, it can feel overwhelming to face the physical pain, medical appointments, and uncertainty about the future. This is especially true with soft tissue injuries, which are often invisible on the surface but can linger for week...

Highway collisions involving large trucks can leave people feeling shaken, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. These accidents often bring more than just damage to vehicles. Victims may experience serious injuries, missed work, and a mountain of unexpected expenses. With so many questions ru...

Workplace accidents can change daily life in an instant, leaving people unsure of what steps to take. From sudden medical bills to missed time at work, an on the job injury brings stress that no one plans for. Many people feel uncertain about how to handle the process, especially when they are deali...

Car accidents are stressful enough on their own, but when the other driver does not have insurance, the situation becomes even more complicated. Many people in Charlotte are left wondering how they will cover medical bills, lost wages, or vehicle damage when the at-fault driver cannot pay. The shock...

Accidents happen quickly, but the aftermath often lingers for weeks or even months. Many people in Charlotte find themselves overwhelmed after an injury, unsure of how to handle medical bills, lost wages, or ongoing pain. In these moments, the idea of legal help can feel distant, yet it often become...

A car accident can change your life in seconds, leaving you with injuries, medical bills, and uncertainty about what steps to take next. Many people feel overwhelmed, unsure if the insurance company will treat them fairly or if they will be able to recover the full amount they deserve. During this s...

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...