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As the largest city in Cabarrus County, Concord is home to various businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and office buildings. Places you frequent, such as your workplace or the grocery store, are responsible for keeping you safe from potential hazards. If you are injured on another person's property due to their negligence, you may be able to file a premises liability claim. Premises liability claims can be complex, so it is important to hire an experienced lawyer to help you navigate the legal system and get the compensation you deserve. If you or someone you love has been injured on another person's property, contact the experienced premises liability lawyers at The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor. We have served clients in Concord and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We help accident victims get the compensation they deserve for their injuries, and we can help you too. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability law is the legal doctrine that holds property owners responsible for injuries that occur on their property caused by hidden dangers that the property owner knew about or should have known about. This includes both public and private property. To hold a property owner liable, you must prove that they were negligent in some way.

For example, if you were injured in a slip and fall accident, you would need to show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and did not take steps to fix or correct it.

Accidents That Can Lead to Premises Liability Claims in Concord, NC

Many different types of accidents can lead to premises liability claims. Some common examples include:

Falling Objects

We’ve all walked on the sidewalk and seen a loose brick or piece of debris. While most of us would avoid the object, sometimes we can’t see it in time and get hit by it. This could also happen in a retail or grocery store if items are not properly shelved.

Slip and Fall Accidents

This is one of the most common types of premises liability cases. It can happen anywhere, but some common places are parking lots, sidewalks, grocery stores, and office buildings.

Inadequate Maintenance

If a property owner does not properly maintain their property, it can create dangerous conditions that lead to accidents. For example, if a staircase is not adequately maintained and someone falls and is injured, the property owner may be liable.

Dog Bites

We all like to think of dogs as friendly, loyal companions. But sometimes, even the friendliest dog can bite. In North Carolina, dog owners may be strictly liable for any injuries their dog causes, depending on the type of dog. This means that even if the dog has never shown any aggression, the owner can still be held responsible if it bites someone if it is known to be a dangerous breed. 

Other Common Cases

Many other types of accidents can lead to premises liability claims. Some other examples include:

  • Elevator and escalator accidents
  • Swimming pool accidents
  • Fire and smoke injuries
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Explosions

If you have been injured in any type of accident on someone else’s property, it’s important to speak with a lawyer about your legal options. The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor team has extensive experience handling these cases, and we would be happy to help you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

How Long Do I Have to File My Claim in North Carolina?

Like other states, North Carolina has a statute of limitations for all personal injury claims. In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for these cases is usually three years from the date of the accident. This means you have a certain amount of time to file your claim, or you will be barred from doing so.

Three years may seem like a long time, but the time after an injury can speed by quickly, especially if you’re dealing with medical bills and missed time from work. That’s why it’s important to speak with a Concord personal injury attorney as soon as possible. The sooner we can get started on your case, the better.

Compensation You Can Recover in a Concord Premises Liability Claim

One of the most common questions from potential clients is, “What and how much can I recover in my claim?” The answer to this question depends on the facts of your case. In general, you may be able to recover compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

The amount of compensation you can recover will also depend on the severity of your injuries. For example, someone who suffers a broken bone in a slip and fall accident will likely recover more than someone who only sustains minor cuts and bruises.

Do I Have to Go to Court?

Most personal injury claims settle before going to court. This means that the injured person and the at-fault party agree on the compensation to be paid. However, sometimes these cases do go to trial. If your case goes to court, our Concord personal injury lawyers have the resources and finances necessary to try your case.

Steps to Take Immediately After Your Accident

We leave our house every day, not knowing what will happen. But even though we can’t predict the future, there are some things we can do to protect ourselves in case something does happen. If you’re involved in an accident, there are certain steps you should take to protect your legal rights:

  1. Get medical attention: This should be your priority after an accident. Even if you don’t think you’re injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor. Some injuries, such as concussions, may not present until days or weeks after the accident.
  2. Gather evidence: If you’re able, take pictures of the accident scene and get any witnesses’ contact information. This will be important when it comes time to file your claim.
  3. Speak to a lawyer: Once you’ve taken care of your medical needs, the next step is to speak with a Concord personal injury lawyer about your case. Our team can help you understand your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Contact The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor today if you have been injured on someone else’s property. We will review your case and help you determine the best course of action. We understand the physical and emotional toll these accidents can take on victims and their families, and we will do everything we can to help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.

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The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor is providing notice of an event that may affect certain individuals’ information. Although we have no indication of identity theft or fraud in relation to this event, we are providing information about the event, our response, and additional measures individuals can take to help protect their information, should they feel it appropriate to do so.

What Happened? On October 28, 2024, The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor identified suspicious activity related to our email system. We quickly took steps to investigate and determined that an unknown actor may have accessed certain emails within our email system between August 7 and November 7, 2024. We then conducted a comprehensive review of the potentially affected emails and attachments to determine what information was contained therein and to whom the information related, which was completed on February 25, 2025. Unfortunately, we were unable to verify the addresses of certain affected individuals, so we are providing this notice to ensure potentially affected individuals receive information about the event.

What Information Was Involved? The information affected may include individuals’ Social Security number, driver’s license and state ID information, financial account number, and health information.

What We Are Doing. We are notifying individuals about this matter and providing guidance about free resources that are available to assist with monitoring relevant accounts, credit reports, and how to place a fraud alert or security freeze on one’s credit file. Further, as with our typical security practices, we will continue to evaluate our policies, procedures, staff training, and technical security measures to reduce the likelihood of an event like this reoccurring.

What Individuals Can Do. We encourage you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing your account statements and monitoring your free credit reports for suspicious activity and to detect errors. We also recommend you review the below “Steps Individuals Can Take To Help Protect Personal Information”.

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STEPS INDIVIDUALS CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

Monitor Your Accounts

Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. Consumers may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of their credit report.

Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If consumers are the victim of identity theft, they are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should consumers wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below.

As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a “credit freeze” on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer’s express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in a consumer’s name without consent. However, consumers should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in their credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application they make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, consumers cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on their credit report. To request a credit freeze, individuals may need to provide some or all of the following information:

1. Full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
2. Social Security number;
3. Date of birth;
4. Addresses for the prior two to five years;
5. Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
6. A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, etc.); and
7. A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if they are a victim of identity theft.

Should consumers wish to place a credit freeze or fraud alert, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

Equifax Experian TransUnion
https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/ https://www.experian.com/help/

https://www.transunion.com/credit-help
1-888-298-0045 1-888-397-3742 1-800-916-8800
Equifax Fraud Alert, P.O. Box 105069 Atlanta, GA 30348-5069 Experian Fraud Alert, P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013 TransUnion Fraud Alert, P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016
Equifax Credit Freeze, P.O. Box 105788 Atlanta, GA 30348-5788 Experian Credit Freeze, P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013 TransUnion Credit Freeze, P.O. Box 160, Woodlyn, PA 19094

Additional Information

Consumers may further educate themselves regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps they can take to protect their personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or their state attorney general. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. Consumers can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. Consumers have the right to file a police report if they ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, consumers will likely need to provide some proof that they have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and the relevant state attorney general. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement.

For District of Columbia residents, the District of Columbia Attorney General may be contacted at: 400 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001; 1-202-442-9828; and oag.dc.gov.

For Maryland residents, the Maryland Attorney General may be contacted at: 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; 1-410-576-6300 or 1-888-743-0023; and https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/.

For New Mexico residents, consumers have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, such as the right to be told if information in their credit file has been used against them, the right to know what is in their credit file, the right to ask for their credit score, and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. Further, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer reporting bureaus must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information; access to consumers’ files is limited; consumers must give consent for credit reports to be provided to employers; consumers may limit “prescreened” offers of credit and insurance based on information in their credit report; and consumers may seek damages from violators. Consumers may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here. Identity theft victims and active-duty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We encourage consumers to review their rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting www.consumerfinance.gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra.pdf, or by writing Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580.

For New York residents, the New York Attorney General may be contacted at: Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341; 1-800-771-7755; or https://ag.ny.gov.

For North Carolina residents, the North Carolina Attorney General may be contacted at: 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001; 1-877-566-7226 or 1-919-716-6000; and www.ncdoj.gov.

For Rhode Island residents, the Rhode Island Attorney General may be reached at: 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903; 1-401-274-4400; and www.riag.ri.gov. Under Rhode Island law, individuals have the right to obtain any police report filed in regard to this event.
STEPS INDIVIDUALS CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT A MINOR DEPENDENT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION

Typically, credit reporting agencies do not have a credit report in a minor’s name. To find out if a minor has a credit report or to request a manual search for a minor’s Social Security number each credit bureau has its own process. To learn more about these processes or request these services, consumers may contact the credit bureaus by phone, writing, or online:
Equifax Experian TransUnion
https://www.equifax.com/personal/help/article-list/-/h/a/request-child-credit-report/
https://www.experian.com/help/minor-request.html
https://www.transunion.com/fraud-victim-resources/child-identity-theft

1-800-685-1111 1-888-397-3742 1-800-916-8800
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788 P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013 P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016

To request information about the existence of a credit file in a minor’s name, search for a minor’s Social Security number, place a security freeze or fraud alert on a minor’s credit report (if one exists), or request a copy of a minor’s credit report consumers may be required to provide the following information:
● A copy of their driver’s license or another government issued identification card, such as a state identification card, etc.;
● Proof of address, such as a copy of a bank statement, utility bill, insurance statement, etc.;
● A copy of the minor’s birth certificate;
● A copy of the minor’s Social Security card;
● The minor’s full name, including middle initial and generation, such as JR, SR, II, III, etc.;
● The minor’s date of birth; and
● The minor’s previous addresses for the past two years.

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