understanding open and obvious doctrine in indiana

Open & Obvious Doctrine and Indiana Slip and Fall Accidents

What you’ll learn reading this article: It’s important for everyone, whether you are a landowner, a renter, or a visitor, to understand Indiana premises liability and exceptions to it in Indiana.  If you are injured in a slip and fall case, the property owner may attempt to claim the open and obvious doctrine, one exception… Read more »

What are my rights if I was shopping for Instacart or Shipt and had a slip and fall accident?

Premises Liability: Instacart, Shipt, and Shopper Slip & Falls

What you’ll learn reading this article: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been explosive growth in the use of grocery delivery services like Shipt and Instacart. By March 19, 2020, the use of grocery delivery apps and delivery drivers had already risen 218% and was expected to continue growing steadily in the months to come. This… Read more »

preventing slip and fall cases for shopkeepers

Tips for Shopkeepers to Maintain Safe and Secure Premises

What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana shopkeepers have a duty to keep their visitors safe. There are steps you can take to prevent injury claims. Maintain your building, remove hazards, and contact an experienced attorney if you ever face a lawsuit. Have you ever stumbled on a floor mat? Tripped on some loose pavement?… Read more »

Immediate Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident

Immediate Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident

What you’ll learn reading this article: Things you may not realize, like posting about your slip and fall case on social media, can end up causing damage to your personal injury claim and should be avoided.  There is a difference between reporting your accident to a manager or someone of authority and providing recorded statements… Read more »

Hire a Lawyer Right Away to Avoid Irreparable Damage to Your Case

Hire a Lawyer Right Away to Avoid Irreparable Damage to Your Case

What you’ll learn reading this article: Many well-meaning individuals cause irreparable harm to their case before even leaving the scene of the accident by providing written or recorded statements that can be used against them later.  Posting online, particularly on social media, can damage your case, even if you are just sharing the news with… Read more »

Top Five Ways You Can Help Flatten the Curve

Top Five Ways You Can Help Flatten the Curve

What is the ultimate benefit of “self-quarantine,” and what does “flatten the curve” mean long term? What you’ll learn reading this article: How you can help lessen the load on our healthcare system during the Covid-19 pandemic Ways you can help your fellow Hoosier during this time through donations What we can learn from the… Read more »

BITTEN BY A DOG IN INDIANA

What To Do If You’re Bitten By a Dog In Indiana

What you’ll learn reading this article: Dog bites are quite common and about half come from familiar dogs. You can sue the dog’s owner and hold them responsible for your medical bills and more. Indiana has a rule that allows dog bite victims to sue, even if they are partially responsible for their own injuries…. Read more »

drivers with road rage

Tips for Avoiding Road Rage Car Accidents In Indiana

What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana has the nation’s highest rate of road rage deaths. Drivers should stay alert to all kinds of aggressive driving on the road. Follow our tips to avoid road rage. Do you know Indiana leads the nation in road rage fatalities? A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read more »

New Section of The Monon Trail Can Help Keep Bicyclists and Pedestrians Safe

Last month was the grand opening of the extended Monon Trail. The 24-mail trail runs from downtown Indianapolis to the City of Sheridan in Hamilton County. Walkers, joggers, and bicyclists have a safe path that connects a variety of areas. The path is also wheelchair accessible. Because of its location, the path offers protection from… Read more »