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Being involved in a car accident can shake up your entire day, if not your entire month. Whether it’s a minor fender bender or something more serious, dealing with the aftermath often feels like stepping into a world full of confusion. One minute you're heading to work, the next you're standing be...

When you’ve been hurt in a serious accident, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The ambulance ride, the emergency room, the follow-up appointments—it all happens so fast. Once the immediate medical issues are handled, though, another layer of stress begins to build: bills, missed work, insurance a...

Motorcycle accidents can leave behind far more than damaged bikes and bruises. They often bring a wave of confusion, pain, and unanswered questions. If you’re like many people after an accident, you may be wondering what your rights are, what steps to take, and how to even begin dealing with insur...

Accidents involving large trucks often leave people feeling overwhelmed. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles mean that even a minor collision can result in major injuries, costly vehicle damage, and weeks or even months of recovery time. For many drivers, the days following an accident can f...

Slipping on a wet floor or tripping over uneven pavement might seem minor in the moment, but when it results in a serious injury, the consequences can be life-changing. Broken bones, spinal trauma, or even head injuries from a fall often come out of nowhere, leaving people confused about their next ...

Dog bites can be terrifying and traumatic, especially when they result in serious injury. Whether it happens in a public space or a neighborhood, the aftermath is often overwhelming. Pain, medical bills, and the stress of dealing with insurance companies are enough to make anyone feel lost. When the...

Getting rear-ended in traffic or jolted during a sudden stop is more than just a frustrating inconvenience. For many Charlotte drivers, what follows isn’t always visible. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people experience after a car accident, and yet it’s often misunderstood or ...

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...