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 other winter weather conditions, you know how …
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Owning a Snowmobile in Indiana
Using a snowmobile for safe travel or for fun is common in the Midwest, but it isn’t without risks. In fact, February 19th, a Lafayette man lost his life when his snowmobile hit a tree. Weather and terrain are two …
Read More »Host Liability at Private Parties
With 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 these events, but everyone, host and guest alike, have a duty …
Read More »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 for that amazing half-off 60 inch TV is …
Read More »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 recently been questioned by the media. Understanding the specifics …
Read More »Gary South Shore Railcats Lawsuit
Sports venues are commonly involved in premises liability lawsuits, as Juanita DeJesus found out the hard way. DeJesus was an avid baseball fan, and she attended many of her local team’s games, the Gary South Shore Railcats. While attending a …
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