The Indy Mini is one of the nation’s largest foot races and hosts a variety of events, from 5k races to the title half-marathon, to series of runs totaling almost 36 miles. With the sheer number of people involved every year, accidents that result in … [Read more...]
Are Property Owners Responsible for the Behavior of Loiterers?
Businesses and homeowners are hardly ever expected to ensure the safety of trespassers, but they must make sure the people they invite onto their property are well-protected and well-informed of any dangers on the property. However, this doesn’t … [Read more...]
What If I’m Injured at the Indianapolis 500?
It’s May. Soon, thousands of IndyCar fans will flood the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Memorial Day weekend for the race of the year. Although the crowds and the carefree atmosphere are part of what makes the Indy 500 a spectacle to behold, … [Read more...]
High School’s Move to Circle Centre Mall Raises Personal Injury Questions
The Circle Centre Mall in Indianapolis is the commercial heart of downtown. The four floors of retail space see hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, thanks to its direct connection via skywalks to 12 major hotels. But in April 2018, the … [Read more...]
Who’s Responsible If I’m Injured at a Protest?
Downtown Indianapolis has been the site of several recent marches and protests, drawing crowds from across Indiana and from neighboring states. Regardless of what the march or protest is about, the safety of its participants should be the first … [Read more...]
Your Rights If a Power Plant Contaminates Your Groundwater
Indiana’s coal-firing power plants may be leaking toxins into the groundwater nearby. According to The Indianapolis Star, as many as 14 power plants across our state have been shown to leak hazardous elements like radium, arsenic, and lead. Though … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Premises Liability Lawyer
Not all lawyers are created equal. Although all Indiana attorneys have gone to law school and passed the bar exam, not everyone puts clients at the center of their practice. When looking for a premises liability lawyer in particular, this … [Read more...]
Legal Protections for Children Who Are Injured While Trespassing
Premises liability laws protect people who are injured on someone else’s property, whether a neighbor’s house or a restaurant downtown. In general, the law applies to those who are invited as a guest or consumer, but doesn’t cover trespassers in most … [Read more...]
Avoid Slip and Fall Injuries Caused by Stairs
It seems like everyone’s wearing fitness trackers these days, doing just about everything possible to up their step count by the end of the day. This and a number of other public health campaigns to “take the stairs” have encouraged office workers … [Read more...]
Injured at Ikea? Big Box Stores’ Duty to Provide a Safe Environment
In October 2017, Indiana’s first Ikea opened its doors. Fans of the cost-effective Swedish furniture maker swarmed its winding showroom in Fishers, outside of Indianapolis, to help the store earn its $90 million average annual revenue. One … [Read more...]
