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Insufficient Security Can Lead to a Premises Liability Case

Negligence of security measures can be a factor in premises liability cases, and it's important to recognize when inadequate security may be an issue. In order for an owner or occupier of...

How Can Negligence Lead to a Premises Liability Case?

Property owners and operators have a duty of care to make sure that their premises are safe for all people at all times. It is important that property owners and...

I Slipped and Fell On the Ice. Now What? | Christie Farrell Lee & Bell

While winter can be a beautiful time of year, it can also be rather dangerous when ice and snow cover the ground. We do our best to be careful on...

5 Examples of Serious Premises Liability Cases

5 Examples of Serious Premises Liability Cases In 2012, an apartment complex explosion in Los Angeles resulted in eight people being killed and dozens injured after a gas explosion caused...

What Is Premises Liability?

You have likely come across the term "premises liability" in the past, but you may not be completely aware of all the implications that come along with this term. This...

4 Elements of a Premises Liability Case

A successful premises liability case requires four necessary elements. These are: (1) a duty of care owed by the defendant to the injured person; (2) a breach of that duty of care;...

I Slipped and Fell: Should I Hire a Lawyer?

Unfortunately, slips and falls are relatively common this time of year. As you know, with the ice and snow that covers the ground comes very slick outdoor conditions. If you...

Are Damages for Pain and Suffering Possible In a Slip and Fall Case?

Damages collected for pain and suffering are considered non-economic damages instead of economic damages. Economic damages refer to the calculable losses you incur as a result of a slip and fall accident, such as...

How Long Does a Typical Slip and Fall Case Take to Conclude?

As you may know, legal cases can take a while to conclude. However, the length of time a particular case will take to wrap up depends on the nature of...

What Injuries Can You Sustain From a Slip and Fall Accident?

You may think of a slip and fall accident as a minor mishap that doesn’t often cause serious injuries. Think again. It is possible to sustain serious injuries that can impact your...

Can You Sue for Slipping on Ice?

The winter months often bring hazardous conditions, such as ice and snow. If you’re on someone else’s property and you slip on a patch of ice, you may wonder whether...

Everything You Need to Know About a Slip and Fall Case in Indiana

Slip and fall personal injury cases are sometimes regarded as frivolous by those who don’t fully understand them, but it is critical to realize that is often not the case...

Who Is Responsible For De-Icing Indianapolis Sidewalks?

A 2015 report from the Center for Disease Control shows that over 9 million people suffered a slip and fall-related injury from 2000-2015. If you’ve fallen due to ice and snow or...

Host Liability at Private Parties

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s likely you’ll receive invites to attend the yearly festivities. As a guest, your responsibilities are to eat, drink and make merry at...

Black Friday Shopping Safety

While one person alone consumes about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving, nothing quite beats the sense of accomplishment the day after. The triumph of waiting in line four hours in the freezing cold...

Hidden Dangers in Airbnb

In recent years, companies like Airbnb™ and Uber™ have risen to the top of the news and the market of on-demand service and hospitality. However, how these companies handle liability has...

Spring Break Safety Tips

Spring break is a welcome vacation time for every stressed-out student. But the opportunity to party doesn’t mean every caution can be thrown to the wind. Spring break safety isn’t...

Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Costume Safety

Safety is on every parent’s mind as they wish their kids a ‘Happy Halloween’ and see them off in their creative costumes to tackle the neighborhood and fill their bags...

Bonfire Safety Checklist

Bonfires are one of the parts of fall that many people look forward to most. But before you attend a party and start toasting marshmallows, make sure your host has...

Summer Grill Safety

Lots of people think summer would be incomplete without a cookout. From Memorial Day to Labor Day and every weekend in-between, Hoosiers across Indiana are firing up the grill and...

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