Charlotte, NC Legal News

A slip and fall inside a grocery store, retail shop, or shopping center can happen fast and leave you shaken. When the pain is in your wrist, it can feel confusing at first because the injury might not seem serious right away. Many people brush it off, assuming soreness will fade. Days later, swelli...

Life can change in an instant after a serious accident. When paralysis becomes part of that reality, the physical, emotional, and financial impact can feel overwhelming. Everyday routines suddenly require extra planning, medical appointments multiply, and questions about long term care and financial...

Getting hurt on the job can turn everyday life upside down. Medical appointments, missed paychecks, and confusing paperwork often arrive all at once, leaving many workers unsure who to trust or where to turn. When injuries are serious, the pressure only increases, especially if an employer or insura...

A bicycle crash can flip a normal day upside down in seconds. One moment you are riding through Charlotte streets you know well, and the next you are dealing with pain, a damaged bike, medical bills, and unanswered questions. It is common to feel unsure about what to do first, especially when injuri...

A car accident can change your routine in seconds, especially when leg injuries are involved. Pain, swelling, and limited movement often make everyday tasks harder, and many people are unsure what to do next. Medical appointments, time away from work, and insurance paperwork can quickly feel overwhe...

After an accident, it is normal to feel overwhelmed by questions, paperwork, and uncertainty about what comes next. Medical appointments, insurance calls, and time away from work can pile up quickly, leaving many people unsure how to protect themselves or their families. In moments like these, clear...

After a car accident, back pain can creep in quietly or hit all at once, leaving people unsure about what to do next. Medical appointments, imaging tests, and insurance paperwork can quickly pile up, especially when you are still trying to understand the seriousness of your injury. Many people in Ch...

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...