Charlotte, NC Legal News

After a cargo spill on a busy Charlotte roadway, many people feel overwhelmed by how quickly the scene becomes chaotic. There are usually scattered materials, damaged vehicles, police activity, and concerns about hidden injuries that might appear later. It is normal to feel unsure about your next st...

After an accident, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next. Many people do not realize how quickly stress builds when dealing with injuries, medical bills, and pressure from insurance companies. It can feel as if everything is happening at once, and figuring out ...

When a car accident leads to a broken arm, the impact can feel overwhelming because daily tasks suddenly become challenging and medical concerns compete with questions about what to do next. Many people feel unsure about where to start or how to protect themselves while trying to recover physically....

When an employee gets hurt at work, the entire situation can feel confusing and overwhelming. Many people are unsure about what to do first, how to pay their bills, or what their rights are. It is common to feel uncertain about how workers compensation even works. These concerns often grow when pain...

It can feel overwhelming when you are dealing with the aftermath of a head injury. Even minor accidents can leave you feeling unsure about what to do next, especially when symptoms do not show up right away. Many people are surprised by how confusing medical details can become, and that confusion of...

When someone suffers an arm injury from a dog bite, the aftermath often feels overwhelming. There is the pain of the injury itself followed by the stress of medical care and the questions about what comes next. Many people are unsure where to turn or how to figure out what type of support they need....

When a distracted tractor trailer driver causes a serious crash, the aftermath can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your next steps. The situation becomes even more stressful when you are trying to focus on your recovery while also dealing with phone calls, insurance requests, and moun...

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...