Charlotte, NC Legal News

After a serious accident, life can feel suddenly off balance. Medical appointments, missed work, insurance calls, and unexpected pain can pile up fast, leaving many people unsure where to turn next. It is common to assume things will clear up on their own, but injuries often take time to show their ...

A car accident can flip an ordinary day upside down in seconds. Even when injuries seem minor at first, the shock, paperwork, phone calls, and insurance questions can feel overwhelming. Many people in Charlotte find themselves wondering what to do next, who to trust, and whether calling a lawyer is ...

Getting rear ended by a large truck on a Charlotte highway can leave anyone feeling shaken, sore, and unsure about what comes next. Between dealing with vehicle damage, medical appointments, and time away from work, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to turn for help. Many pe...

After an accident, back pain has a way of changing everything. One moment you are handling daily routines, and the next you are dealing with soreness that does not fade, missed workdays, and a growing list of questions about medical care and bills. Many people feel unsure about what steps make sense...

A serious car wreck can change everything in a matter of seconds, especially when leg injuries are involved. Between the pain, the doctor visits, and the sudden disruption to work and family life, it is common to feel unsure about what to do next. Many people in Charlotte find themselves overwhelmed...

After a serious Uber accident, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what to do next. Medical bills start showing up, your car may be out of commission, and calls from insurance companies can feel relentless. Many people in this situation wonder who is actually on their side a...

A slip and fall can happen when you least expect it, whether it is a wet grocery store floor, a cracked sidewalk, or a poorly lit stairwell. When a head injury is involved, the confusion and stress often increase because symptoms do not always show up right away. Many people in Charlotte find themse...

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...