When winter arrives in Indiana, so does the need to clear the snow and ice that accumulate on sidewalks and roads. When home and business owners fail to do this, someone who slips and falls on their property may be able to hold them liable for any injuries. Young kids...
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Premises Liability
Common slip-and-fall hazards to watch for as a hotel guest
Every hotel has a responsibility to protect the safety of its guests. You should expect to have a comfortable and accident-free stay from the moment you check in, but a single overlooked slipping hazard can ruin your road trip or family vacation. The hotel staff and...
Shopping comes with potential hazards and injuries
As you head out to the store to stock up on the necessities, you likely do not think about the possibility of getting injured. While any business must minimize potential risks, unexpected incidents still happen. Potential hazards During a shopping excursion, you face...
How can you prove negligence in a slip and fall case?
Falling in public may feel embarrassing, but the injuries you sustain may leave you needing care and time to recover. The cause of the fall may decide whether you have a case in court. Premises liability is an arm of personal injury law that deals with events outside...
What’s my recourse if I get injured on someone else’s property?
It’s a hot day, so you decide to head to the gym to go for a swim. You come out of the locker room and make your way towards the stairs down to the pool. Once you hit the first step, however, your bare foot slips out from under you and you go tumbling down the...
I was hurt at my apartment complex. Can I sue my landlord?
Most people think that apartment complexes are safe. While this may be true in most circumstances, there are instances when landlords fail to maintain safe premises. Sidewalks might be broken or icy, security might be poor, or stairs may be in disrepair. When these...
Premises liability claims are possible after slipping on snow
With the winter months rapidly approaching and Indiana often facing difficult winters with ice and snow, it is important for property owners to understand the rules for snow removal and keeping their areas safe. Failure to clear snow in accordance with the law can...
What slip-and-fall dangers do you need to worry about in grocery stores?
If you were to ask most people how they'd describe a grocery store, they'd likely mention their bright lights and shiny floors. That's deliberate because those things help maintain a clean atmosphere for food products and shoppers. But those shiny floors can also pose...
What makes a dog suddenly bite someone?
Some dogs, often due to past trauma, just have an aggressive temperament. They may bite at almost any time. Most often, though, a dog that bites someone has never done it before. The person who owns the dog, along with the person who got bitten, may be completely...
