Charlotte, NC Legal News

Dog bites can be both physically painful and emotionally jarring. Whether it happens in your own neighborhood, at a public park, or during a routine visit to a friend’s home, the aftermath often brings a flood of questions and concerns. Many people are left unsure about what to do next. Is the dog...

After a car accident, life can quickly turn upside down. Between medical appointments, vehicle repairs, and missed work, things get overwhelming fast. For many people, one of the most confusing parts is figuring out what to do legally. Should you handle the insurance claim alone? Do you need a lawye...

When you’ve been in an accident, things can feel overwhelming fast. Between medical appointments, insurance calls, and time away from work, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in responsibilities. During moments like these, the last thing you want is confusion about your legal options. That...

If you’ve been hurt at work, chances are your first thoughts weren’t about legal procedures or compensation claims. Most people focus on their health, how long they’ll be out of work, and how they’ll support their family during recovery. It’s a stressful time filled with unknowns. Whether ...

After a motorcycle accident, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You’re hurt, your bike might be totaled, and the calls from insurance adjusters don’t stop. On top of that, there’s the emotional toll—everything from frustration and pain to the lingering “what now” that creeps in after the d...

Accidents involving large trucks can leave behind more than just damaged vehicles. The aftermath often includes serious injuries, confusing paperwork, insurance battles, and a lot of uncertainty. For people in Charlotte who have been hurt in a crash with a semi-truck, figuring out what to do next ca...

Getting into a car accident can shake up more than just your daily routine. Suddenly, you're dealing with damage to your vehicle, possible injuries, and a long list of questions you didn’t expect to face. Should you speak to the insurance company right away? Who’s responsible for the medical bil...

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...