liability law in slip and fall cases

Liability Issues in Slip and Fall Accidents

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 »

accidents involving government vehicles

What Happens When an Indiana Car Accident Involves a Government-Owned Vehicle?

What you’ll learn reading this article: In many cases, the government and its officials have immunity when it comes to being found liable for accidents.  Exceptions to governmental immunity do exist, and you can pursue claims in the event of an accident with a government-owned vehicle.   Because of contributory negligence, if you are found to… Read more »

understanding open and obvious doctrine in indiana

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 »

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 »

Do I Have a Soft Tissue Injury?

I was injured in an accident, and I am experiencing pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion? Do I have a soft tissue injury caused by an accident? Yes, you could be experiencing the signs and symptoms of a soft tissue injury. Depending on the severity of a soft tissue injury, the injury may heal… 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 »

Five Mistakes That Hurt Your Accident Claim

The weeks and months after an accident can be confusing and frustrating. Some accident victims sustain traumatic injuries and incur substantial financial losses. It can be difficult to know what to do in the aftermath of an accident. In some cases, the steps you take can hurt your chance of recovering full compensation for your… Read more »