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After a car accident, it’s easy to assume that if you feel okay at the moment, everything is fine. But days or even weeks later, aches, stiffness, or limited mobility can creep in, making daily tasks difficult and frustrating. These types of injuries—often classified as soft tissue injuries—ar...

When someone is attacked by a dog, it can be a physically painful and emotionally overwhelming experience. On top of the medical concerns and emotional distress, many people don’t realize how complex the aftermath can become. Medical bills begin to add up quickly, and depending on the severity of ...

Car accidents can leave people feeling shaken, frustrated, and unsure about what to do next. Between dealing with injuries, insurance adjusters, and mounting medical bills, the aftermath of a wreck can feel overwhelming. This is where having a trusted automobile accident lawyer can make a real diffe...

Accidents involving semi-trucks are among the most devastating collisions on North Carolina roads. Victims often find themselves in pain, confused about what steps to take, and overwhelmed by medical bills and insurance paperwork. These types of crashes can lead to significant physical and emotional...

Getting hurt in an accident is never something anyone plans for. One minute you're driving to work, the grocery store, or picking up your kids—and the next, everything changes. The shock alone is overwhelming, but the confusion that follows can be just as intense. You’re suddenly juggling doctor...

When you’re involved in a rear-end collision, everything can feel like it happens in slow motion, yet the aftermath often comes at you fast. From vehicle damage and insurance claims to dealing with pain or confusion about what to do next, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Even when the crash seems ...

Car accidents and personal injuries can turn life upside down in seconds. Whether it’s a minor fender bender or a serious crash, the aftermath often brings more questions than answers. You may be left wondering who will pay your medical bills, how to handle insurance adjusters, or what to do if yo...

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...