Charlotte, NC Legal News

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...

If you or someone close to you has suffered from a dog bite in Charlotte, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Medical bills, emotional trauma, and uncertainty about what steps to take next can make the whole situation harder than it already is. Many people aren’t sure if their case is serious enough ...

Being a passenger in a semi-truck crash can be one of the most unsettling experiences. You're not behind the wheel, yet you can still suffer serious physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial uncertainty in the aftermath. These situations often raise a lot of questions: Who is responsible?...

When you’ve been hurt in an accident, everything can suddenly feel uncertain. You might be facing medical bills, missed time at work, and ongoing pain or discomfort. It’s common to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. For many people in Charlotte, knowing where to turn for reliable le...

When a car accident happens, everything can feel like a blur. Between the shock, pain, and confusion, it can be hard to know what steps to take next. Many people don’t realize that calling an attorney right after an accident can make a major difference in how their case unfolds. If you’ve been i...

It’s not always easy to know what to do after an accident. Whether you were hurt in a car crash, slipped and fell on someone else’s property, or suffered another injury that wasn’t your fault, you may be left feeling overwhelmed. You’re trying to heal physically, manage time off work, and fi...

After a car accident, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure of what steps to take next. Between doctor visits, insurance calls, and vehicle repairs, it can quickly become too much to handle alone. That’s where working with an accident injury law firm can make a meaning...

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...