Charlotte, NC Legal News

Accidents don’t stick to a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither do the problems that come with them. Whether it’s a car crash at midnight or a slip and fall on the weekend, the need for legal support often comes when offices are closed and help feels out of reach. That’s when things can feel overwhelm...

Car accidents involving multiple vehicles can leave anyone shaken, confused, and unsure of what steps to take next. The chaos of a pileup can make it hard to figure out who’s at fault, how to handle insurance claims, and where to turn for help. When several drivers are involved, each with their ow...

Car accidents and personal injuries can leave you feeling like the ground’s been pulled out from under you. Between the pain, medical appointments, insurance adjusters, and financial pressure, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’ve been hurt due to someone else's carelessness, you're probably ...

After a serious car accident, life can change in an instant. Between medical appointments, vehicle repairs, and missed work, it can feel overwhelming trying to piece things back together. On top of that, insurance companies often make the process harder than it needs to be. This is where working wit...

When you’re hurt in a slip and fall accident, everything can feel like it’s spinning. One minute you’re walking through a store, parking lot, or apartment complex, and the next you’re in pain, confused, and wondering who’s going to help cover your medical bills. If this has happened to you...

No one expects to be in a serious car accident, but when it happens, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Between medical appointments, lost wages, and the stress of dealing with insurance companies, it’s easy to feel unsure about what to do next. Questions start piling up fast: Should I talk to the...

Highway accidents can change everything in an instant. The combination of speed, limited reaction time, and unpredictable conditions can turn an ordinary drive into a devastating event. For many people in Charlotte, the aftermath of a highway crash is confusing and overwhelming. Between medical bill...

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...