Charlotte, NC Legal News

After a workplace injury, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Medical bills might start to pile up, and if you’re unable to work, the financial strain can feel unbearable. On top of that, the process of filing a workers compensation claim can seem confusing—especially when you’re alr...

Recovering from a motorcycle accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what to do next. Medical bills start stacking up, work may be put on hold, and your physical pain is often matched by emotional stress. In times like this, understanding your legal rights becomes more...

After a crash involving a semi-truck, things can feel like they’re moving a mile a minute. From medical appointments to repair shops to calls from insurance companies, it’s a lot to handle when you’re just trying to heal. In North Carolina, semi-truck accidents tend to come with more layers th...

Getting into a car accident is one of those moments that turns your whole day upside down. You're left shaken, confused, and suddenly dealing with an insurance company that doesn’t always have your best interests at heart. Whether it's damage to your car, injuries that show up days later, or bills...

Dog bites can be more than just painful. They often leave lasting effects, both physically and emotionally. If you or someone you care about has been injured by a dog in Charlotte, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed about what to do next. Medical bills, missed work, emotional distress, and...

When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a personal injury, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to do next. You might be facing physical pain, medical appointments, time off work, and constant phone calls from insurance adjusters. All of that can feel overwhelming—especially if y...

When you're involved in a car accident, life can feel like it suddenly flips upside down. Between dealing with vehicle damage, physical injuries, and the emotional toll, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In Charlotte, where traffic accidents are far too common, knowing what to do in those critical mo...

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...