Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Serving Northwest Indiana
The law says that property owners and managers must keep the property they are responsible reasonably safe. This means providing safe and secure premises and warning people of any potential dangers. When these safety measures are overlooked, slip and fall accidents and other types of accidents can occur. The Murphy & Yoder Law Firm, P.C. provides experienced legal help to people who have been injured due to the negligence of property owners.
Were you or your loved one injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident? Schedule your free initial consultation with the Murphy & Yoder Law Firm, P.C. by calling 219-682-1053. You may also e-mail our firm and someone will be in touch with you promptly. From our office in Merrillville, we serve clients throughout Northwest Indiana.
Understanding Premises Liability Claims
By involving a lawyer in your claim as soon as possible, you help make it possible for the accident to be properly investigated. The preservation of evidence is critical. To move forward with a premises liability claim, it must be proven that the property owner knew or should have known of the problem and failed to take appropriate action.
For example, if a property owner had knowledge of a broken handrail on a stairway and failed to fix the problem — and failed to warn occupants and visitors of the problem — the property owner is at fault. A person who sustained an injury due to this broken handrail would be allowed to seek compensation under premises liability law.
The Murphy & Yoder Law Firm, P.C. handles slip and fall claims that arise from accidents on many types of premises, including the following:
- Retail stores
- Restaurants
- Grocery stores
- Fast food chains
- Hotels
- Police stations
- Bars
Attorney Andrew M. Yoder has more than ten years of experience handling personal injury claims. Our injured clients feel confident that their claims will be handled with care and attention. Our firm has the resources to fully investigate your slip and fall accident. We carefully evaluate accidents from all angles by obtaining videotape evidence, viewing employee logs, and looking for evidence from any other source that will help us make a case for your financial recovery.
We are also skilled at locating additional sources of compensation. For example, a store may have medical-pay coverage in their insurance policy.
In addition to handling slip and fall accidents, we can help with other premises liability claims such as the following:
- Swimming pool drowning
- Assaults (including bar fights), sexual assaults and rape caused by negligent security
- Municipal assaults handled as lawsuits against the police or other government employees for intentional harm or excessive force
- Dog bite injuries
Schedule your free initial consultation.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of a property owner, call 219-682-1053 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.
