Charlotte, NC Legal News

Getting bitten by a dog can turn a normal day into a stressful situation fast, especially when the injury affects your arm. Arm injuries can interfere with work, daily routines, and even simple tasks like driving or cooking. On top of the physical pain, many people feel unsure about what to do next,...

Losing a loved one because of someone else’s actions is something no family is ever prepared for. The days that follow are often filled with unanswered questions, emotional strain, and pressure from insurance companies or other parties who may already be thinking about liability. In moments like t...

After an accident, few things feel more unsettling than changes to your vision. Eye injuries can affect how you work, drive, and enjoy everyday life, and the uncertainty that follows can be overwhelming. Many people are unsure whether vision problems will improve, worsen, or create long term limitat...

Motorcycle accidents can turn everyday life upside down in a matter of seconds. When back injuries are involved, the effects often linger far longer than expected, impacting work, mobility, and even simple routines at home. Many riders feel fine immediately after a crash, only to notice stiffness, p...

After a car accident, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what comes next. Between medical appointments, insurance calls, and the stress of daily life being interrupted, many people are left wondering where to turn for reliable guidance. Car accidents are not just another in...

A sudden fall at work or while shopping can turn a normal day into a stressful mess of pain, questions, and uncertainty. Back injuries are especially frustrating because they are not always obvious right away. Stiffness, soreness, or sharp pain can creep in hours or even days later, leaving people u...

A head injury at work can turn an ordinary day into a moment filled with confusion, pain, and unanswered questions. Many people in Charlotte are surprised by how quickly a simple fall, equipment malfunction, or sudden impact can change their ability to think clearly, work comfortably, or even enjoy ...

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...