Indiana’s Alarming Fall Injury Crisis: Understanding Your Legal Rights Indiana has witnessed a shocking 60% increase in fall-related deaths among residents ages 65 and older between 2014 and 2023, creating a public health crisis that affects thousands of families across the state. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious fall injury, whether… Read more »
Indiana’s Senior Fall Crisis: When $740 Million in Costs Signal a Deeper Problem Every year, one in four Americans age 65 and older experiences a fall – but in Indiana, the financial toll reaches staggering heights. With lifetime costs associated with unintentional fall injuries among Indiana residents ages 65 and older estimated at over $740… Read more »
At Poynter and Bucheri Law Firm, we understand that navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, and our compassionate, experienced attorneys are here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you’ve been injured in an accident or need assistance with another legal matter, we will fight for the compensation you deserve, allowing you… Read more »
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere – in a grocery store, on a neighbor’s icy sidewalk, or even at work. While these incidents may seem straightforward, pursuing a slip and fall case and recovering fair compensation for your injuries can be challenging. Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts, and property owners may deny responsibility, making… Read more »
As a tenant, you rightfully expect apartment complex owners and managers and your landlord to properly maintain all buildings and common areas. However, when negligent property maintenance leads to dangerous conditions, tenants can easily slip, trip, and fall—resulting in serious injuries. If you suffered a slip and fall accident at your apartment building, you may… Read more »
Slip and fall accidents occur every day, and they can result in incredibly painful and even debilitating injuries, including many types of ankle injuries. If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident that resulted in an ankle injury that was caused by a property owner’s negligence, you might wonder if you could file a personal… Read more »
For an expecting mother-to-be, falling while pregnant is a scary situation. Even a minor fall can cause significant slip and fall injuries to the mother and baby. Did you slip and fall while pregnant? Below, Poynter & Bucheri Accident Recovery presents some of the most common questions about falling during pregnancy and what to watch… Read more »
Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries that require a visit to the hospital. Though some falls may only result in minor injuries, others can be quite severe and even lead to death. It depends on risk factors like the height from which someone fell, the surface they fell on, their… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article about parking lot slip and fall injuries and accidents: What Is a Parking Lot Slip and Fall Accident? A slip and fall accident is a type of personal injury incident where an individual slips on someone else’s property due to dangerous conditions. These slip-and-fall accidents commonly occur in retail… Read more »
Accidents like a slip and fall on city sidewalk can be devastating. In the United States, one in every five fall accidents results in serious injuries, and slip and fall accidents result in approximately one million emergency room visits annually. These falls can cause serious injuries or even death, and when a property owner’s negligence… Read more »