You get bitten by the neighbor’s dog while simply trying to drop off some mail that was accidentally delivered to your house. It gets infected and you spend time in the hospital, so you tell your neighbor that you may have to start a lawsuit to recover those costs. ...
Unexpectedly losing a loved one is never easy, and the closer your relationship is with that person, the harder it will likely be to adjust to their loss. Your entire life can change in an instant due to someone else's negligence or wrongful acts. Some families choose...
Businesses and residential buildings need to be safe for the people who come and go through them. Property owners need to maintain clean and safe facilities to protect themselves from liability. Having mats or rugs near an entrance way can be both a source of risk for...
Cyclists are in a difficult position when they choose to ride on the road. On one hand, they’re getting where they need to go quickly and on a roadway that is designed for them. On the other hand, there are drivers who won’t expect to see them and who won’t give them...
Thousands of households in North Carolina have dogs as pets. Most canine companions are friendly and meaningful additions to their households. You may encounter dogs while out at the park, when visiting a friend at their home or even when going into a local business....
Wrongful death laws give people the right to make legal and financial claims against a party that causes a loved one’s death. Wrongful death claims can be brought against individuals and businesses. To have a claim under North Carolina law, you must be able to show...
Businesses aren't always responsible for injuries that occur on their property. If someone comes to the grocery store drunk or under the influence of drugs and precedes to fall flat on their face, they will probably have a hard time making a claim against the business...
You work as a package delivery driver. You’ve been very busy as of late, and you tend to jog from your truck to the homes where you make the deliveries. As you run up to one house, a dog becomes agitated, probably because you’re running and it sees you as a threat....
Most people assume that dirty floors are to blame when slip-and-fall accidents occur. While wet, soapy, oily, or damaged flooring is usually responsible for these types of accidents, floor mats are too. How big of an issue are slips, trips and falls? Data published...
The City of Charlotte employs Animal Care & Control (AC&C) Officers who enforce municipal, Mecklenburg County and North Carolina state animal welfare laws. They respond to any such issues within the city or county limits and in the towns of Davidson, Pineville...
