Charlotte, NC Legal News

When a head injury happens at work, the days that follow can feel confusing and uncomfortable. Many people try to push through the pain or hope their symptoms will fade, but head injuries often develop in unpredictable ways. You might notice headaches, dizziness, or trouble concentrating long after ...

Life can feel completely upended when paralysis becomes part of your daily reality after a serious accident. The physical changes alone can be overwhelming, and the emotional impact might leave you wondering how to piece things back together. Many people in this situation find themselves unsure of w...

When a serious motorcycle accident turns your life upside down, it is normal to feel overwhelmed about what comes next. Dealing with painful injuries, medical bills, and uncertainty about how to protect your future can leave anyone feeling lost. In moments like these, many people begin looking for a...

After a car crash, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed, especially when neck pain begins to set in. Many people expect discomfort right away, but neck injuries often show up hours or even days later. When that pain starts interfering with daily life, the experience can feel confusing and str...

A dog bite can turn an ordinary day into something overwhelming, especially when the injury affects your arm. Many people are surprised by how quickly an arm injury from a dog bite becomes more serious than it first appeared. Along with the pain and swelling, there is the worry of infection, medical...

After an accident, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed by everything that follows. Medical appointments, insurance conversations, and worries about missed work can pile up quickly. Many people in Charlotte are unsure of their rights or unsure whether their injuries will get worse with time. ...

The moments after losing someone in a fatal car accident often feel unreal because everything in daily life changes instantly. Even basic decisions can feel overwhelming while trying to make sense of what happened. Many people in Charlotte turn to a law firm for guidance during this difficult time b...

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...