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A motorcyclist’s fatal crash in early 2023 has led Indiana law enforcement authorities to call public attention to the dangers of lane splitting — that is, riding between two lanes of slower moving or stopped traffic. The fatal crash occurred in March, when the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on I-80/I-94 near Gary. The rider was passing vehicles along the skip…
Determining fault is perhaps the most important part of an Indiana auto accident case. Fault matters because Indiana, like the majority of states, follows the rule that the person responsible for an accident is required to pay for other people’s resulting injuries. What’s more, Indiana’s modified comparative fault doctrine means that in order to recover damages, you must be found…
If you get hurt on someone else’s premises, you may be able to sue for compensation. Property owners and managers have a legal duty to maintain their premises as safe environments for people who may reasonably be expected to enter. When they fail to fulfill this responsibility, they may be liable for damages. However, your right to damages depends partly…
Boating is a fun summertime outing even during the pandemic, since it allows friends and families to enjoy the outdoors while remaining a safe distance from other people. In fact, data gathered by the US Coast Guard shows that boating activity rose significantly during the pandemic. However, it can be easy to let your guard down while enjoying yourself on…
Property owners, managers and even tenants have a duty to prevent unreasonable risk of harm to people visiting their premises, either by repairing dangerous conditions or by posting adequate warnings. In a lawsuit brought by a visitor hurt in a slip and fall or other accident, a defendant may assert that the hazardous condition was so open and obvious that…
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car accidents at the same time that cycling accidents have risen. New…
COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and family members of those who have been lost might wonder what type of claims can be brought in relation to coronavirus infections. Though each case is unique and it could be difficult to establish…
Like most other activities where in-person interaction is required, personal injury lawsuits have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can put serious stress on parties who are looking to achieve a legal resolution to disputes stemming from auto accidents, falls and other times types of harmful incidents allegedly caused by a defendant’s negligence. Whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant in…