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In Concord, North Carolina, a "tort" is any wrongful act, besides a breach of contract or a crime, that the judicial system can remedy.

Essentially, a tort in Concord, North Carolina is any wrongful action committed by one individual against another, which gives the victim of the wrongdoing the legal right to sue the wrongdoer. This is known as a "cause of action."

Statutes and appellate court rulings in Concord, North Carolina recognize a very large number of different torts. However, most of these torts are largely relics of history, and are no longer litigated very frequently, if at all. There are only a few that the average person has a decent chance of dealing with at least once in their lives. They include, but aren't limited to, negligence, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery.

Types of Torts in Concord, North Carolina

Negligence: In Concord, North Carolina, negligence is the most commonly-litigated tort. It is defined as a failure to act (in any situation) with a reasonable level of care, and causing harm as a result of that carelessness. For instance, if a store that's open to the public fails to remove ice from its front entrance, or put up any kind of warning, even though it knows that the ice is there, it is not exercising reasonable care. If anyone is injured as a result, the store owner will likely be required to compensate them for their injuries. This is, obviously, just an example.

Fraud: Fraud is another common tort litigated in Concord, North Carolina courts. Fraud is defined as the deliberate misrepresentation of facts made for financial, or other personal gain, which causes harm to someone else. Usually, fraud is committed when a product or service is sold, and the seller lies about the nature or quality of the thing being sold. If, in deciding to buy what the fraudster is selling, the victim relies on the false statements, the seller has committed fraud. The buyer can then sue the seller, to seek compensation for their losses. At the very least, they will usually receive the difference between the fair market value of the thing they bought, and what they paid for it.

Battery: Battery in Concord, North Carolina is defined as any harmful or offensive contact with the person of another, without the victim's consent. Punching someone in the face would qualify as battery, as would basically any unwanted physical contact, particularly of a sexual nature. It can also occur when a doctor operates on a body part without the patient's consent.

Intentional infliction of emotional distress: Also known as IIED in Concord, North Carolina, intentional infliction of emotional distress is a fairly new cause of action, having not been recognized until the 20th century. In order to prevail in an IIED lawsuit, the plaintiff has to prove that the defendant engaged in some kind of "outrageous" conduct, which was severe enough to "shock the conscience" of a reasonable person. They must also prove that the defendant actually intended to cause emotional distress, and did, in fact, cause severe emotional distress. Proving that the plaintiff suffered trauma or distress as a result of the defendant's conduct is not as easy as it may sound, and usually requires the testimony of a psychiatric professional who has examined the plaintiff.

How Can A Concord, North Carolina Tort Lawyer Help?

If someone has committed a tort against in you Concord, North Carolina, you have a legal option to seek compensation. Furthermore, if someone has sued you, alleging that you committed a tort, you have a right to mount a legal defense.

In either case, a Concord, North Carolina attorney who is experienced in handling tort cases will be able to help. Your lawyer can advise you on the best trial strategy, should the case go to trial, and negotiate with the other side, to try and reach a resolution that both parties can live with.

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Life in Concord

Concord, North Carolina has a storied history dating back almost 200 years. Named concord, meaning "harmony" the city of Concord is a harmonious mix of business and pleasure for tourists and residents to enjoy. Interestingly enough, Concord was honored with an "Outstanding American City" award in 2004.

With an estimated population just under 80,000 residents, Concord has an amazing legal culture with many talented lawyers for their residents to make use of whenever a legal issue may come their way. Concord lawyers are talented and trained in a range of legal specialties with years of practice to better serve their legal clients. If you find yourself in need of a lawyer in Concord, you dont have to travel far to find one!

Aside from stellar lawyers, Concord is also home to NASCAR research and development office and also home to nationally prominent racing teams. Concord is the second largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan area, ranking just behind the state's capital. Concord education system includes both public and private schools and many local Concord attorneys grew up in the city and attended these schools. Whether you are looking for relaxation, NASCAR, or an experienced attorney, Concord has it all!

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