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...]
Why You Should Take Pictures After a Slip and Fall Accident
It’s hard to know what to do in the moment if you injure yourself in a slip and fall accident. You’re unexpectedly on the ground, in pain, and wondering how you’re literally going to get back on your feet. Your first concern should of course be … [Read more...]
How Long Will My Indiana Slip and Fall Case Take?
When you start to file a slip and fall claim — or any kind of accident claim — one of your first thoughts is often, “How long will it take to settle this claim?” Depending on the parties involved and the nature of the accident, slip and fall cases … [Read more...]
Avoiding Slip and Fall Injuries at Home Businesses
As communication technology advances and self-employment opportunities increase, so has the number of people who work from home either part- or full-time. Individuals who own their own business often begin by working out of their home, inviting … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Recover Money from a Premises Liability Case
When you’re getting ready to file a premises liability lawsuit or insurance claim, you may wonder if your efforts (or your attorney’s efforts) will actually pay off in the end. While we can’t itemize every possible source of monetary compensation, … [Read more...]
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim on Behalf of My Child?
If you’re a working parent, you rely on other adults and childcare providers to watch your children while you’re at your job. After a while of this routine, you begin to trust these caretakers to keep your children safe during the hours you aren’t … [Read more...]
Who’s Liable for Trampoline Injuries?
Perhaps the most notorious source of childhood injuries is the trampoline. Though the owners may have the most popular backyard in the neighborhood, it’s worth knowing more about the risks involved with this piece of playground equipment and who … [Read more...]
