Charlotte, NC Legal News

The moments after a collision involving a drunk driver can feel confusing and overwhelming. You may be dealing with physical pain, damage to your vehicle, and unanswered questions about what comes next. Many people are unsure who to trust or when to reach out for legal guidance, especially when emot...

After an accident, dealing with insurance companies can feel confusing and frustrating, especially when you are still trying to recover physically and emotionally. Many people are surprised by how quickly insurance adjusters call, ask questions, and push paperwork their way. It often feels like you ...

When a serious slip and fall accident happens, families often find themselves dealing with far more than physical injuries. Hospital visits, long recovery timelines, and sudden financial stress can quickly become overwhelming, especially when injuries are life threatening. In moments like these, it ...

Getting hurt at work can turn everyday life upside down in ways most people never expect. One moment you are focused on doing your job, and the next you are dealing with medical appointments, missed paychecks, and unanswered questions about what comes next. Serious injuries add another layer of stre...

The days after a car accident can feel confusing and stressful, especially when you are trying to balance medical appointments, insurance calls, and everyday responsibilities. Many people are unsure where to turn or what to do next, and that uncertainty can make an already difficult situation feel h...

After an accident, it is normal to feel overwhelmed by questions about medical bills, missed work, and how the insurance process really works. Many people in Charlotte find themselves unsure of what steps actually protect their rights or whether they are being treated fairly by insurance companies. ...

A serious dog bite can turn an ordinary day into a stressful situation filled with doctor visits, paperwork, and worry about how everything will get paid for. When injuries are severe, medical bills can pile up quickly, and many people are caught off guard by how fast costs grow. Emergency care, fol...

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...