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Pedestrian Accidents in Concord, NC

In Concord, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-85 and US-29. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Concord — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Concord

Concord Mills is a parking lot with a building in the middle. Most people hit there are hit on private pavement. That changes what exists afterward. A crash in a lot may get no state report at all, which leaves the mall's camera footage and whatever the driver told a security officer as the entire record, and both of those belong to somebody who is not you. Ask mall security for an incident number that day. Ask in writing too. A walker who was between parked cars will hear about it for months, because a share of blame that size still ends a North Carolina claim. Get the driver's insurance before anyone drives off.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Concord before it starts. North Carolina's rule: Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery. You have 3 years to file. Hit while walking or crossing the street? You may have more options than you think.
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3 years

3 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years.

How fault works

Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Concord?

The Concord Police Department handles crashes inside the city limits, including much of the US-29 corridor through town. On I-85 the NC State Highway Patrol is often the responding agency, and elsewhere in the county it may be the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office. The NC Division of Motor Vehicles also handles crash-report requests statewide. Ask at the scene.

Which court would handle my injury case in Concord?

Concord is the seat of Cabarrus County, so a filed injury suit goes to the Cabarrus County Courthouse. North Carolina splits civil cases between District Court and Superior Court according to the amount claimed. Most injury claims are worked out with an insurer and never get that far, but if yours does, the deadline in North Carolina is 3 years from the date of the crash.

My crash was on I-85 near the Cabarrus and Mecklenburg line. Which county is it?

Cabarrus County borders Mecklenburg, and I-85 runs straight across that line, so a few hundred yards decides which sheriff's office and which courthouse are involved. The NC State Highway Patrol works much of that stretch on either side. Note the last mile marker or exit you passed. The legal rules are identical in both counties, because contributory negligence and the 3-year deadline are statewide.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the deadline is generally 3 years from the date of the accident. 3 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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