Charlotte, NC Legal News

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed after an accident. Whether you were involved in a car crash, slip and fall, or another kind of personal injury situation, everything can seem complicated at once—medical visits, lost wages, insurance calls, and pain that doesn’t always go away right away. Many peo...

Slip and fall accidents can happen in an instant, often catching people completely off guard. Whether it’s a slick floor at a grocery store or an uneven walkway at an apartment complex, the aftermath of a fall can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. On top of the physical ...

Car accidents can be stressful, even when the damage appears minor. A fender bender at a red light or a slow rear-end collision in traffic might seem like something that can be handled between insurance companies, but that’s not always the case. Many people discover that the aftermath of what seem...

Choosing the right law firm after a personal injury accident can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with physical pain, stress, and financial concerns. Whether it was a car crash, slip and fall, or another unexpected event, knowing who to trust with your case matters more than...

After a motorcycle accident, everything can feel like it’s moving too fast and too slow at the same time. You might be physically hurting, mentally overwhelmed, and unsure of what steps to take next. Between medical bills, missed work, and damage to your bike, it’s easy to feel like things are p...

After a car accident, life can quickly become overwhelming. Between doctor visits, car repairs, and endless insurance paperwork, it can feel like too much to handle. Many people in Charlotte face these stressful moments without realizing that they don’t have to go through it alone. Having a truste...

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...

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...