If you slip and fall or get hurt on someone else’s land or property in any other way, the landowner must have had notice of the hazard that caused the accident for you to recover damages. This situation is known as a premises liability case. Land and property owners do have a responsibility to keep… Read more »
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Slip and Fall OR Trip and Fall? Why the Difference Matters
Falls are considered the second leading cause of unintentional injuries and deaths globally. However, the initial cause of the fall and how the incident happened precisely can vary. In legal settings, the term “slip and fall” is often used to reference specific types of personal injury cases where the victim slipped and fell due to… Read more »
These Are the Most Common Internal Injuries From Car Accidents
Though internal injuries are not all serious, they are often considered silent killers because they are not visible and can have delayed symptoms. As a result, victims with internal injuries may refuse emergency medical care and simply go home after an accident, assuming they are fine. Unfortunately, if not treated right away, internal injuries from… Read more »
Indiana Fatal Crashes Rising
Since the start of the pandemic, reports have shown an increase in fatalities due to reckless driving. Nationwide, there has been an 18.4% increase in fatal car crashes, with some states suffering more than others. In Indiana, fatal crashes are rising with data collected by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute showing an 8% increase since… Read more »
Is My Landlord Responsible For an Electrical Fire, and can I sue?
Electrical fires are often worse than regular fires because they can happen out of nowhere. With a normal fire, there are often obvious warning signs that make the fire easily preventable. However, electrical fires often occur as a result of faulty wiring, which can be hard to detect, meaning they can happen at any time… Read more »
Can a Passenger Recover Damages After a Drunk Driving Accident?
Drunk driving is a serious offense that can lead to devastating accidents. When damages and injuries are sustained from an Indiana drunk driving accident, injured victims have a right to take legal action against the drunk driver, including individuals who were passengers in an affected vehicle. However, understanding your rights as a passenger and navigating… Read more »
Amputation After a Car Accident
Amputations occur when someone loses a limb or another body part after an injury or accident. Although amputations after a car accident are uncommon, they are still one of the most common reasons why someone suffers from an amputation, especially a traumatic amputation. A traumatic amputation is when a person loses a limb or a… Read more »
Abdominal Injuries After a Car Accident
After a car accident, you become surrounded by distractions. You are trying to call the authorities, make sense of how the crash happened, and determine the next steps you need to take. During those initial moments and the following hours, the adrenaline pumping through your body may be hiding signs of significant injuries you may… Read more »
Spectator Injuries at Sporting Events
Some of our fondest memories happen at sporting events. Whether it is seeing your favorite professional or college team or watching your children participate in school sports, sporting events are times when fans come together and rally around their team. However, what happens when spectators become too close to the action? Traveling to see our… Read more »
Seven Car Accident Injuries with Long-Term Effects
What you will learn about in this article: Common long-term injuries that can result from motor vehicle accidents and how each one can cause lifelong effects. Any car accident is traumatic, and any injury can be painful and expensive. However, many serious injuries cause long-term effects that can literally be life-changing. When this happens, it… Read more »