Charlotte, NC Legal News

Charlotte continues to see serious car accidents on a relatively small number of roadways, according to recent city data. Local reports show that just 13 percent of Charlotte streets account for roughly 80 percent of fatal and serious injury crashes. These corridors, identified through the city’s ...

After a car accident, dealing with insurance companies can feel overwhelming. You may be trying to recover physically while also sorting through calls, paperwork, and questions that do not always come with clear answers. Many people are surprised by how quickly an insurance claim turns into a disput...

Getting bitten by a dog can turn a normal day into a stressful mess, especially when the injury affects your leg and makes it hard to work, drive, or even walk comfortably. Medical appointments start stacking up, time off work becomes a concern, and then the insurance company enters the picture with...

On July 23, 2025, a tragic workplace accident occurred at a Cintas facility located at 4345 Federal Drive in Greensboro, NC. According to public reports, a 59 year old employee lost his life after becoming trapped inside industrial machinery while cleaning a lint filter in a natural gas fired dryer....

Losing a loved one because of someone else’s careless actions can leave families feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what comes next. Beyond the emotional pain, there are real concerns about medical bills, funeral costs, lost income, and how to protect a family’s future. During this ...

Wet floors from winter boots are a quiet hazard in offices and workplaces across Charlotte. Snow, slush, and rain get tracked inside, and suddenly a routine workday turns into a painful fall that no one saw coming. When that happens, it is common to feel unsure about what just occurred, whether the ...

A workplace head injury can turn an ordinary day into a confusing and stressful experience in seconds. Many people feel unsure about what to do next, especially when symptoms do not fully show up right away. Between medical appointments, time away from work, and pressure from insurance paperwork, it...

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...