Charlotte, NC Legal News

Life can change in an instant when a large truck drifts across a lane because the driver has been awake far too long. In Charlotte, busy highways and delivery schedules mean fatigued driving is a real concern, especially when commercial trucks are involved. After a crash like this, it is normal to f...

Getting bitten by a dog is one of those moments that flips life upside down fast. One second you are going about your day, and the next you are dealing with pain, fear, and a leg injury that makes even simple movement difficult. Leg injuries from dog bites are especially disruptive because they affe...

When a loved one passes away after what seemed like a routine medical procedure, the shock can feel overwhelming. Families are often left with questions that have no easy answers, especially when delays in diagnosis or surgery may have played a role. In moments like these, confusion and frustration ...

Motorcycle crashes can turn life upside down in a matter of seconds. One moment you are riding through Charlotte traffic, and the next you are dealing with pain, medical bills, and a lot of unanswered questions. Many injured riders feel overwhelmed because motorcycle accidents often lead to more ser...

Back injuries have a way of changing everyday life faster than most people expect. One moment you are going to work and handling responsibilities as usual, and the next you are dealing with pain that makes sitting, standing, or even sleeping uncomfortable. On top of the physical strain, the bills st...

Getting hurt in a slip and fall is one of those situations nobody plans for, yet it happens to people across Charlotte every winter. One moment you are walking into a store or office, and the next you are on the ground wondering how something as simple as an unshoveled sidewalk could cause so much [...

A shoulder injury can turn a normal workday into weeks or even months of uncertainty. Many people in Charlotte find themselves confused about medical bills, missed paychecks, and how Workers Compensation is supposed to help when an injury affects their ability to do their job. Shoulder injuries are ...

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...