Charlotte, NC Legal News

After an injury, everything can feel like too much at once. Doctor visits, insurance calls, time away from work, and unanswered questions can pile up quickly. Many people in Charlotte find themselves unsure where to turn or how to even begin looking for help. The idea of dealing with legal matters o...

A bicycle crash can flip life upside down in a matter of seconds, and when the injury affects your eyes, the fear and uncertainty often feel even heavier. Vision problems can interfere with work, family responsibilities, and everyday independence, leaving many people unsure of where to turn or what ...

After a car accident, life can feel confusing and overwhelming in ways that are hard to put into words. Medical appointments, insurance calls, missed work, and lingering pain often pile up at once, leaving little room to think clearly about next steps. Many people are unsure who to trust or how to p...

A serious truck crash can turn everyday life upside down in seconds, especially when a head injury is involved. Even when symptoms seem mild at first, the effects of a blow to the head can surface days or weeks later, leaving people confused about what to do next. Medical appointments, missed work, ...

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough, but when the other driver is connected to Uber and happens to be off duty, the situation can feel even more confusing. Many people expect insurance claims to be straightforward, only to find themselves caught between personal auto insurance and ridesh...

Losing a loved one to a dog attack is a deeply upsetting experience that can leave families feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what comes next. Beyond the emotional pain, there are often unexpected questions about responsibility, financial stress, and how to protect your family’s futu...

A car accident can leave anyone feeling shaken, even when injuries seem minor at first. Between dealing with vehicle damage, insurance calls, and the stress of getting back to normal routines, it is easy to feel unsure about what to do next. Many people in Charlotte find themselves wondering whether...

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...