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A serious car accident can change everything in an instant. One moment you are going about your normal routine, and the next you are dealing with pain, medical appointments, insurance calls, and questions that do not have clear answers. When injuries are severe, the stress often feels heavier becaus...

After an accident, the weeks that follow can feel confusing and frustrating. Medical appointments, insurance calls, and unanswered questions often pile up fast, leaving many people unsure how disputes over injuries or compensation will be resolved. When emotions run high and conversations stall, med...

The moments after a serious car accident can feel overwhelming, especially when the injuries involve paralysis. Life can change quickly, and questions about medical care, finances, and long term stability often surface all at once. Many people in Charlotte find themselves unsure of what steps make s...

After an accident, the physical pain is often only part of what people deal with. The paperwork that follows can feel overwhelming, especially when injuries make it hard to focus or keep track of deadlines. Medical forms, insurance letters, and legal documents start piling up quickly, and even small...

A devastating bicycle crash in western North Carolina has sparked renewed urgency around roadway safety and the role technology can play in preventing fatal collisions. After a dump truck crossed the center line and struck a group of cyclists on a popular route near Asheville, families and advocates...

A dog bite to the face can turn an ordinary day into something overwhelming in seconds. Between medical visits, visible injuries, and concerns about scarring or long term effects, it is common to feel unsure about what to do next or who to trust for help. Many people start searching online for a dog...

Car accidents often leave people dealing with more than just vehicle repairs and insurance calls. Shoulder injuries are a common and frustrating result of collisions, and they can quietly affect almost every part of daily life. From lifting groceries to getting dressed or returning to work, shoulder...

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...