Charlotte, NC Legal News

Losing a loved one because of someone else’s actions is a shock that can leave families feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next. On top of the emotional weight, there are often sudden conversations with insurance companies that feel rushed or confusing. Many families are surprised by ...

A motorcycle crash can change everything in a split second, especially when your legs take the impact. Between medical appointments, missed work, and the stress of dealing with insurance companies, it is common to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next. Many riders do not realize how seri...

An accident that causes serious injuries can turn everyday life upside down in a matter of moments. Medical appointments stack up, work becomes uncertain, and simple tasks suddenly feel overwhelming. Many people in this situation are unsure where to turn or who to trust, especially when insurance co...

A quick trip to the store can turn into something stressful when ice near an entrance or aisle causes a sudden fall. Many people walk in expecting a routine errand and walk out with a broken arm, mounting medical bills, and a lot of unanswered questions. When this happens, it can feel overwhelming t...

Serious workplace injuries can turn everyday life upside down in an instant. Medical appointments start piling up, missed paychecks create stress at home, and the workers compensation system can feel confusing when you are already dealing with pain and uncertainty. Many people in Charlotte find them...

After a car accident, most people expect insurance companies to move quickly and fairly. Instead, many Charlotte drivers find themselves waiting weeks or even months for updates, paperwork, or payment that never seems to arrive. Those delays can create serious stress when medical bills are piling up...

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...

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...