Charlotte, NC Legal News

A bicycle accident can change an ordinary day in an instant. One moment you are riding through familiar Charlotte streets, and the next you are dealing with pain, damaged property, and a long list of questions about what comes next. Many people feel unsure about medical bills, missed work, and wheth...

After an unexpected wreck, life can feel instantly overwhelming. Between vehicle repairs, medical appointments, and dealing with insurance adjusters, it is normal to feel unsure about what to do next. Many people also feel pressure to make quick decisions before they fully understand their injuries ...

Vision loss after an accident can feel overwhelming in ways that are hard to put into words. When your eyesight is affected, even simple daily routines can suddenly feel uncertain. Many people in Charlotte find themselves dealing with medical appointments, missed work, and unanswered questions about...

A work related car accident can turn an ordinary day into a stressful and confusing situation. When a crash happens in a company vehicle, questions start piling up fast. People often wonder who is responsible, whether insurance will really cover the damage, and how medical bills will be paid while t...

A broken arm can change everything in a matter of seconds. One moment you are driving to work, walking through a parking lot, or riding as a passenger, and the next you are dealing with pain, medical appointments, and questions that do not have easy answers. Many people assume a broken arm is a simp...

Life can change quickly after a car accident, especially when another driver was distracted behind the wheel. In the moments that follow, many people feel overwhelmed by medical concerns, insurance calls, and unanswered questions about what comes next. It is not always easy to know who to trust or w...

After an accident, life can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Doctor visits, test results, and medical bills often pile up fast, and many people are left wondering how those records actually connect to an injury claim. It is common to feel unsure about what details matter and how they should be prese...

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...