Your Property, Your Responsibility: Understanding Indiana’s Premises Liability Laws If you own property in Indiana, you carry a significant legal responsibility that extends far beyond paying taxes and maintaining curb appeal. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors, and failing to meet this obligation can result in serious financial… 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: 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: 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 »
Backyard Slip and Slide Accidents Safety Tips for Indianapolis Homeowners As summer begins to heat up and kids are out of school for the summer break, many parents will set up backyard slip and slide areas for their children. However, this fun way of cooling off can also create hazardous and dangerous conditions for children… Read more »
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 »
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 »
When someone is injured in an accident, hiring an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer may not seem important. In most cases, seeking medical treatment is the top priority. However, after you see a doctor and you receive medical treatment, you may begin to focus on the property damage and the financial losses related to the accident…. Read more »
Most personal injury claims are settled without filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, intense negotiations are often required to settle an accident claim. In some cases, the other party may suggest using mediation or arbitration to settle a personal injury claim. Our Indianapolis personal injury attorneys evaluate an accident claim carefully to determine whether it… Read more »