Charlotte, NC Legal News

Electric bikes are becoming more common in neighborhoods and on busy streets throughout North Carolina. While they offer a fun and efficient way to get around, especially for kids and teens, their rising popularity is also creating new safety and legal concerns. In towns like Apex, police are seeing...

Car accidents often bring more than just physical injuries. They leave behind stress, confusion, and questions about what to do next. In the moments following a wreck, people usually focus on medical needs and car repairs, but the legal side of things can quickly become overwhelming. Insurance compa...

Accidents can turn life upside down in an instant. Between medical bills, missed work, and the stress of recovery, many people in Charlotte find themselves unsure about what to do next. Questions about insurance, accountability, and fair compensation often come up quickly, but the answers are not al...

Recovering from a motorcycle accident can feel overwhelming. Between the physical injuries, medical treatments, and unexpected financial stress, many people are unsure about what steps to take next. It is common to feel confused about insurance, bills, or whether legal help is really necessary. In t...

Car accidents involving rideshare drivers can be stressful and confusing, especially if distracted driving played a role. When someone is hurt in this type of crash, they may feel overwhelmed by the medical bills, calls from insurance adjusters, and uncertainty about who is actually responsible for ...

When a workplace injury happens, it is often unexpected and overwhelming. Many workers in Charlotte and across North Carolina find themselves unsure of what steps to take or how much time they have to act. Questions about benefits, medical coverage, and financial support can quickly pile up, leaving...

Car accidents are stressful under any circumstances, but the situation becomes even more overwhelming when the other driver does not have insurance. Suddenly, instead of simply dealing with injuries and damages, you may find yourself questioning how medical bills will be paid, how lost income will b...

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...