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Accidents involving commercial vehicles like box trucks can leave people feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. You might have been driving to work or just running errands when suddenly your life changed in a split second. Between the physical pain, the stress of missing work, and the co...

When you’ve been hurt on the job, life can quickly feel overwhelming. Between medical appointments, lost wages, and confusing insurance paperwork, the last thing you want to deal with is figuring out the legal side of your injury. Many people in Charlotte face the same challenge—wondering if the...

Dog bite injuries are more common than many people realize, and when they happen, they can leave both physical and emotional scars. Whether it’s a serious bite from a neighbor’s pet or an attack while out for a walk, victims often feel a mix of shock, pain, and confusion about what to do next. I...

After an accident involving an 18 wheeler, especially when serious spine or brain injuries are involved, life can feel completely flipped upside down. You’re trying to make sense of medical appointments, recovery timelines, and maybe even lost income—all while figuring out what your next steps s...

Accidents involving 18 wheelers are rarely simple. When multiple vehicles are caught up in the same crash, everything becomes even more complicated. People are left shaken, hurt, and unsure of what to do next. It’s not just about the physical injuries—there’s a lot of confusion about who’s r...

Accidents at work can leave people feeling overwhelmed, especially when the injuries aren’t immediately obvious. It’s not always clear who to talk to or what steps to take when medical bills start piling up and paychecks stop coming in. Whether someone fell on a job site, strained their back lif...

Being involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler can be one of the most unsettling experiences a person ever faces. In the moments following a crash, you're hit with a wave of confusion, worry, and questions you weren’t prepared to answer. Who's at fault? Should I talk to the insurance company? Wh...

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...