After a truck crash, you naturally have many questions. What does the future look like? Who will pay your bills? What do you do next? One common question is whether you should hire a truck accident la...
Slip and fall on ice and snow – who is liable?
With winter weather comes the potential danger of slip and fall accidents on ice and snow-covered surfaces. If you’ve ever experienced the shock and pain of taking an unexpected tumble on slippe...
Distracted Driving Accidents
After suffering injuries due to a distracted driver, you realize the devastating consequences of such accidents. Distracted driving is a serious issue on our roads and highways that not only puts live...
Does an owner of property abutting have a duty to remove snow from a public street or sidewalk?
Question: Does an owner of property abutting have a duty to remove snow from a public street or sidewalk? Answer: No. It is well settled in Indiana that an owner or occupant of property abutting a pub...
Are “quantum meruit” and “unjust enrichment” the same legal theory in the State of Indiana?
Question: Are “quantum meruit” and “unjust enrichment” the same legal theory in the State of Indiana? Answer: No. Indiana case law often uses the terms “quantum meruit” and “unjust enric...
Can Hospitals Have Liability For The Acts Of Independent Contractor Physicians That They Employ?
Question: Can Hospitals Have Liability For The Acts Of Independent Contractor Physicians That They Employ? Answer: Yes. In the area of hospital liability, there has been an ongoing movement by courts ...
What does the tolling of the statute of limitations mean?
Questions: What does the tolling of the statute of limitations mean? Answer: It allows for an extension for filing a claim in certain circumstances. Indiana provides that an action for injury to perso...
Are you entitled to diminution in value of your vehicle involved in a collision?
Question: Are you entitled to diminution in value of your vehicle involved in a collision? Answer: Maybe. Under common law tort doctrines, the measure of damages recoverable from a tortfeasor is gener...
Does a landlord have liability when their tenant’s dog bites someone?
Question: Does a landlord have liability when their tenant’s dog bites someone? Answer: Maybe. To prevail on a claim of negligence plaintiffs must show: (1) duty owed to plaintiff by defendant; (2) ...
What is the “Bystander Rule”?
Question: What is the “Bystander Rule”? Answer: Standard for negligent infliction of emotional distress. To recover for negligent infliction of emotional distress, a plaintiff must sustain a direc...