Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States. Every year, fall injuries account for over 8 million visits to the ER. While a slip and fall accident can happen in your own home, often, these cases happen on another owner’s property and are subject to premises liability…. 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 »
Can I Sue and Get a Slip and Fall Grocery Store Settlement? By reading this article, you will learn: Can I sue and get a slip and fall grocery store settlement? If you have fallen because of spilled liquid or spilled produce and if you have injured yourself, yes, you can sue. The type of… 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: Sometimes, what seems like a straightforward slip and fall accident may actually involve multiple parties because of the location and contributing factors involved. When multiple parties are involved in a slip and fall accident, it can be especially helpful to have an experienced slip and fall accident attorney on… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana sidewalks can offer year-round hazards to individuals who traverse them. Sidewalks are the responsibility of the property owner—whether that’s a private citizen or the city government—and must be maintained properly. Your timeline to file a slip and fall claim depends on what type of property the accident took… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Premises liability law refers to the type of law centered on a property owner’s duty of care to visitors. Indiana code provides for modified comparative fault, meaning one or all parties involved in a slip and fall case can be found at fault. The monetary damages you may recover… Read more »
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 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 »
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 »