slip and fall accident

Compensation for Ankle Injuries From Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall injuries can lead to various painful and debilitating injuries, including many different types of ankle injuries. If you’ve suffered an ankle injury caused by another party’s negligence, you may wonder how much your personal injury is worth. This question is more complex than it may seem and mostly depends on your type… Read more »

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Did Poor Lighting Cause Your Slip and Fall Accident?

Most people are aware of the dangers of motor vehicle accidents, malignant cancer, or purposeful violence. But according to the NSC (National Safety Council), slips and falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths in the United States. Not only are falls one of the top three causes of preventable death, but they… Read more »

Compensation for Dislocated Joints After a Slip and Fall Accident

Compensation for Dislocated Joints After a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents can lead to many different types of expensive and painful injuries. Tragically, these accidents can even cause permanent disabilities and can be fatal. One type of injury many people sustain are dislocated joints after a slip and fall accident. These injuries range in their overall severity, but they are often excruciatingly painful… Read more »

Slip and Fall OR Trip and Fall? Why the Difference Matters

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 »

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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 »

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Who is Liable if You Slip and Fall on City Sidewalks?

What you’ll learn reading this article: A nice stroll quickly turns sour when you slip and fall on a city sidewalk. City and suburban sidewalks are common sites of slip and fall accidents because they’re heavily used and concrete is prone to cracking and crumbling and other dangerous conditions. If you stumble on a broken… 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 »

Injuries at Fitness Centers Could Increase with New Year’s Resolutions

Did you resolve to exercise more or lose weight in 2019? Health-related resolutions are popular New Year’s resolutions each year. As part of their resolution, many people join gyms and fitness centers during the first couple of months each year. Some fitness centers and gyms offer special discounts for individuals joining early in the year…. Read more »

Avoiding A Slip and Fall Accident During an Indianapolis Winter

Winter weather can be brutal. Even though it is January, we have not seen the last of winter weather in Indianapolis. Slips and falls during the winter can cause severe injuries. Our Indianapolis slip and fall attorneys discuss ways you can avoid a slip and fall during winter weather and what you should do if… Read more »