Winter is on its way in Indianapolis, and this means storms will come leaving the city’s streets and sidewalks slick with ice and snow. Slippery roads, sidewalks and parking lots are a danger not just to drivers, but also to pedestrians who may slip and fall, leading...
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Premises Liability and Foreseeable Harm: How Does It Work?
When you enter someone’s property, you have a reasonable expectation that you will not be injured while on that property. In support of that expectation, the law requires that the property owner maintain the property and keep it relatively safe. If the property owner...
Are Haunted Houses Liable for Injuries?
Haunted houses are an appealing attraction for Halloween, but a legal nightmare for owners and attorneys. Each year, owners of these haunted houses must outdo themselves, which can mean ignoring safety codes to bring in more money and beat the competition. Most...
Premises Liability at the Gym: Who is at Fault?
You go to your local gym or fitness center because you want to stay active and keep in shape. When you go to the gym, you expect to work hard and maybe even feel sore the next day. However, one thing you do not expect is to be injured. Whether it is a faulty treadmill...
Apartment Fires and Wrongful Death
Fires in apartments, particularly older buildings, place residents in extreme danger. Even when a fire originates in one unit, it can rapidly spread to other units and throughout the building before help arrives. Families and tenants could find themselves displaced by...
Falling on Snowy or Icy Paths – Who is Responsible?
Winter comes with snowy and icy conditions each year. While humans cannot control what Mother Nature delivers, they have to be responsible for the safety of their homes and business establishments. Negligence can lead to expensive lawsuits. The state has put in place...