Charlotte, NC Legal News

When you’re injured at work, the last thing you want is to get lost in paperwork, red tape, or feel like no one is listening to your concerns. Workplace accidents often come with more than just physical pain—they bring stress about lost wages, uncertainty about medical care, and confusion about ...

After a motorcycle accident, it can feel like everything changes in an instant. From dealing with injuries and missed work to trying to understand insurance paperwork and vehicle damage, it’s a lot to take in. Many riders in Charlotte are left wondering what steps to take, who to talk to, and how ...

After a dog attack, it’s not always easy to know where to turn or what your next steps should be. Between medical bills, emotional stress, and the time it takes to recover, figuring out your legal options can feel overwhelming. Many people in Charlotte face this same uncertainty after an animal-re...

When someone is involved in a semi-truck accident in Charlotte, the aftermath can be overwhelming. There’s the immediate shock, medical attention, vehicle damage, and on top of it all, the legal uncertainties that follow. Victims often feel unsure about what steps to take or even who to turn to fo...

After a car accident, it's normal to feel overwhelmed, unsure of what to do next, or even hesitant to reach out for legal advice. Many people in Charlotte face this exact situation every day. You might be dealing with vehicle damage, insurance calls, medical appointments, or just trying to wrap your...

Being involved in a car accident can turn your life upside down in just seconds. Between injuries, property damage, and lost time at work, the aftermath often brings a lot of stress and uncertainty. Many people aren’t quite sure where to begin. They’re faced with unfamiliar insurance paperwork, ...

After a car accident, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Between medical appointments, insurance paperwork, and missed workdays, it can be hard to know what steps to take next. If you’re hurt and trying to figure out how to get your life back on track, you’re not alone. Many people in Charlotte fi...

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...