Charlotte, NC Legal News

Most people never expect to need legal advice after an accident. One moment, everything is normal. The next, you’re dealing with doctor visits, car repairs, missed work, and the added stress of not knowing what to do next. The aftermath of any accident can feel overwhelming, especially when you’...

Everyday routines can turn upside down in an instant. One moment you're walking through the office to a meeting, and the next you find yourself injured on the floor after slipping on an unmarked wet surface. It's surprising how quickly a fall can happen and how deeply it can affect your physical hea...

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, often leaving victims confused, hurt, and uncertain about what steps to take next. Among the most dangerous types of collisions are T-bone or side-impact accidents, which frequently occur at intersections when one driver fails to yield or runs a red l...

After a dog bite, things can change quickly and not always in ways that are easy to deal with. One minute you're walking through your neighborhood, visiting a friend, or just enjoying a day out. The next, you're dealing with pain, confusion, and a flood of questions about what to do next. Who’s re...

Life after a semi-truck accident can change quickly and unexpectedly. In a matter of seconds, you may find yourself dealing with severe injuries, vehicle damage, and endless questions about what to do next. Medical bills begin piling up, insurance companies call non-stop, and the stress of missed wo...

Recovering from an accident can feel overwhelming, especially if you already had a health condition before the incident occurred. When someone with a pre-existing injury experiences new harm from an accident, questions often arise about how much of their pain or medical costs can be linked to that e...

Car accidents can be sudden, stressful, and overwhelming. In the moments after a crash, it’s common to feel unsure of what to do next. Medical bills, insurance calls, and damage reports can pile up quickly, and it’s easy to feel lost in the process. Having the right guidance can make all the dif...

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...