Charlotte, NC Legal News

Life can change fast after a motorcycle crash, especially when a head injury is involved. One moment you are focused on healing and the next you are facing confusing paperwork, insurance calls, and questions about what comes next. Riders and families often feel unsure about how serious symptoms migh...

A broken arm can turn everyday life upside down in an instant. Between doctor visits, missed work, and the stress of figuring out how bills will get paid, it is common to feel unsure about what to do next. Many people in Charlotte find themselves asking whether legal help is necessary or if handling...

Getting seriously hurt in a car accident can flip life upside down fast. One moment you are driving through Charlotte like any other day, and the next you are dealing with pain, medical appointments, car repairs, and insurance calls that never seem to end. It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed...

The loss of a loved one can leave families feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure where to turn. When a death happens suddenly because of someone else’s actions, the emotional shock is often paired with urgent questions about what comes next. Medical bills may still be arriving, funeral arrange...

Life can change in an instant after a serious accident, especially when paralysis becomes part of the picture. Many people find themselves facing a flood of questions about medical care, daily support, and how to protect their family’s future, all while trying to adjust to a new reality. It is nor...

A slip in a hotel bathroom can feel surreal. One minute you are shaking ice off your shoes after coming inside, and the next you are on the floor wondering what just happened. Hotel guests in Charlotte deal with this more often than most people realize, especially during colder months when ice and w...

Losing someone you love in a serious truck accident can leave everything feeling upside down. Along with grief, there are sudden questions about finances, insurance calls that feel overwhelming, and uncertainty about what comes next. Many families in this position are not thinking about legal action...

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...