There is controversial bill in North Carolina which could become law which would completely bar patients from recovering damages against emergency medical providers for traditional medical malpractice claims. This bar would be applicable even if they are harmed or permanently disfigured by the negligent medical care. Under this version of…
In this issue we discuss how it is wise to consult with a lawyer before signing a release of claims relating to an injury. We also take a look at how sometimes “weekend warriors” can sue for injuries. There was a case where IHOP was held liable for injuries caused…
In this issue we discuss how truck accident injury cases require an expert’s guidance. We also talk about how dog owners can be sued for dog bite injuries. We discuss how using Botox as a pain reliever can be dangerous. We also discuss how a school may be liable for…
According to an article from WCNC, an eighteen year old man was killed outside of Charlotte, North Carolina recently when his Honda Gold wing motorcycle crashed by veering off a Gaston County road. The motorcycle crash happened on July 25, 2010 on Crowders Creek Road. The young man was staying…
According to an article by the Charlotte Observer, an off duty Huntersville Police detective was legally drunk at the time she died in a one-car wreck. The detective died on July 5th when the car she was driving went off a road in Catawba County, North Carolina. Emergency workers found…
In this issue of the Charlotte Injury Lawyers Blog newsletter, we discuss the difference between contributory negligence and comparative negligence theories. We also take a look at the need for better safety measures on pain medicine delivery pumps. There is a note about a recent jury verdict involving an automobile…
In this issue we discuss how a claimant might fight the initial denial of a claim by an insurance company if that claim is wrongly denied. We address claims that a contraceptive may be causing gall bladder problems. There was recently a products liability claim brought by a father against…
In this issue we discuss the notion that injuries are still occurring on college campuses due to hazing even though the practice is banned. Also, more than a half million children each year have bad drug reactions. Toyota will likely have to defend against lawsuits stemming from car crashes caused…