Charlotte, NC Legal News

Accidents can flip your world upside down. One moment you’re going about your day, and the next, you’re dealing with pain, medical bills, and uncertainty about what to do next. If you or someone you care about has been injured, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. From the emotional tol...

Dog bites can turn a regular day into a painful, stressful experience. From dealing with medical visits to worrying about insurance and lost wages, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Many people aren’t sure what their rights are or if they even need to speak with an attorney. But when an injury happ...

When you're involved in a semi-truck accident, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Between managing medical appointments, missed work, and car repairs, legal questions can quickly get pushed to the side. But if you're dealing with pain, financial stress, or unanswered questions after an accident in...

When you're dealing with a workplace injury, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You may not know what benefits you’re entitled to, how to file a claim, or even whether you’re doing the right thing by speaking up. This confusion can quickly turn into stress—especially when you're trying to recove...

Recovering from a motorcycle accident is tough enough without the added stress of dealing with an uncooperative insurance company. If you're left with injuries, medical bills, and missed work, the last thing you want is to be denied the support you’re counting on. Unfortunately, many people in Cha...

When you’ve been hurt in an accident, it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. Between the physical pain, the emotional strain, and the financial stress, it’s not always easy to know what steps to take next. Questions pile up fast—especially when it comes to what your rig...

A dog bite can leave more than physical scars. It can spark confusion, fear, and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty. Whether the injury was minor or serious, you may suddenly find yourself facing mounting medical bills, missed work, or emotional trauma. In these moments, knowing where to turn for ...

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...