Until you have tripped over one, you probably never spent much (if any) time considering the pallet, a flat structure, usually used to stack, store, and transport goods. Most pallets are made of wood; when full, they are heavy, and approximately 400 million of them are produced in the U.S. each year. Most people are… Read more »
When using an Airbnb property or another vacation home rental company, liability can seem complex when someone suffers a slip and fall injury. The unfortunate reality is that homeowners are liable for hazards on their property, and Airbnb is NOT liable. Here’s what you need to know about slip and fall liability when these accidents… Read more »
Indiana slip and fall accidents are a common cause of injury. These incidents can happen anywhere at any time. In many situations, people who slip and fall may simply get right back and up and brush it off. However, if a fall leads to an injury, you will need to report the incident right away… Read more »
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 »
Slip and falls can occur anywhere. You can experience a minor or serious fall in an area that you frequent every day, whether it’s your local grocery store, park, or even your own neighborhood. Slip and fall cases usually result in only minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises, but serious injuries can also occur…. Read more »
What you’ll learn from reading this article: You’ve probably experienced the heart-stopping moment when your foot failed to make contact with a stair, and you seemed likely to launch yourself through the air. That “missed stair” adrenaline surge is frightening and horrifying: you probably grabbed the handrail extra tightly as you continued the rest of… Read more »
What You’ll Learn Reading This Article What Indiana’s Premise Liability Law entails Why falling merchandise occurs How to file a claim if you are injured by falling merchandise Strolling down the aisles of Costco is a sensory treat. The warehouse is packed full of consumer goods, all waiting to be plucked off the shelves. Customers… Read more »
In this article, you will learn about: You may have seen one of many videos of house renters and their friends plunging to the rocks in Malibu as their balcony collapsed in May. Or maybe you saw news stories about a balcony collapse in Germany that injured 9 young people in June. Perhaps you remember… Read more »
After reading this article, you will be able to answer these questions: Basic terms used in Indiana’s Premises Liability Law include: Property owners have the duty to locate and fix (or warn against) dangerous conditions for invitees. Property owners have the responsibility to refrain from willfully injuring a licensee, from increasing the possibility of harm,… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: The most common casino accidents which can cause personal injury or harm What to do if you are injured at an Indiana Casino For many years, Hoosiers who heeded the call of Lady Luck had to travel to Atlantic City, Reno, or Las Vegas, but they now have a… Read more »