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When a serious accident happens, life can change in ways no one expects. There is the physical pain, the stress of medical appointments, and the worry about how long recovery might take. Many people also feel unsure about what to do next or who to talk to when injuries are severe. These moments can ...

After a serious accident, life can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. When paralysis is involved, the impact often reaches far beyond the initial injury and brings a mix of physical challenges, emotional stress, and everyday uncertainty. Many people are unsure of what to do next or how to protect the...

When a motorcycle crash happens, the first moments can feel rushed and disorienting. Many people focus on the obvious injuries and immediate concerns, which makes sense because the situation is stressful. What often goes unnoticed is how head injuries can become more complicated in the hours or even...

After an accident, it is common for people to feel unsure about what comes next, especially when back pain begins to interfere with daily life. Even a minor collision can cause physical issues that do not show up right away. This can leave someone wondering how serious the injury might be or how the...

After a crash, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Many people are unsure about what to do next, especially when insurance companies begin asking questions that feel rushed or confusing. The process can feel even more stressful when you are dealing with pain, vehicle damage, or worry about ...

When someone suffers a leg injury at work, the experience can leave them feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or even frustrated. Everyday tasks become difficult, and the reality of missed work, medical appointments, and financial concerns can quickly add stress to an already complicated situation. Many ...

When a serious accident happens, everything can feel uncertain. The physical pain is only part of the struggle because the emotional and financial pressure can grow quickly. People often try to handle things on their own at first, but when injuries are life threatening, the stakes are too high to gu...

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...