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Accidents on someone else’s property can be challenging, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether it’s a slip and fall, dog bite, or negligent security, property owners in Indiana are responsible for maintaining safe conditions. If you were affected by unsafe conditions, an Indiana premises liability attorney can help you secure the justice and compensation you deserve.
The premises liability lawyers at Langer & Langer have proudly helped injured victims across Indiana for over 30 years, holding negligent property owners accountable. If your injury occurred while lawfully visiting someone else’s property, we can help you pursue substantial compensation. Our attorneys identify all responsible parties to maximize your recovery and support your path to financial and emotional recovery.
Contact our premises liability lawyers online or call Langer & Langer at 219-356-2644 to see how we can help you move forward confidently.
Premises liability claims and lawsuits in Indiana are based on the theory that property owners, managers, and operators have a duty to manage, supervise, and operate their properties in ways that minimize the unnecessary risk of harm to others. Property owners who fail to inspect their premises, identify dangers that exist, and remedy the hazards or warn guests about them can be held liable for any harm that is caused.
If you are lawfully on a property, and you get injured due to unsafe property conditions, you may have a basis to receive compensation through a premises liability claim or lawsuit with the help of an Indiana premises liability attorney.
Some unsafe property conditions cause only minor injuries. Others, however, pose a significant risk to the wellbeing of guests. Oftentimes, dangerous property conditions can be deadly. Common injuries sustained in premises liability cases include, but are not limited to:
The level of care a property owner, manager, or operator must exercise sometimes depends on the reason the person has entered the premises. If you were injured on someone else’s property, your premises liability lawyer might consider whether you were an invitee, a licensee, or a trespasser when determining whether you have a viable injury claim.
Under the attractive nuisance doctrine, property owners can be held liable for injuries caused to a child trespasser if the owner maintains or creates an unsafe condition that may attract young children. If the burden to eliminate the danger was small in comparison to the risk it posed to children, but the owner failed to eliminate the danger, he or she can be sued for damages. Consulting a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can help you understand how this doctrine may apply to your case.
If you were assaulted in a shopping mall parking lot, you may have the right to sue the mall or property owner if their failure to provide adequate security contributed to your injury. Additionally, the security company could be held liable if its officers did not properly protect you. An experienced attorney can evaluate your case and identify all liable parties to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Yes, landlords can be responsible for injuries that happen in shared areas—like hallways, stairwells, gyms, pools, or parking lots—if dangerous conditions or neglect contributed to the accident. To hold a landlord liable, it must be shown that they controlled the area, failed to properly maintain it, and that their negligence directly caused the injury.
Homeowners Associations may be able to be held liable for injuries that happen in areas they are required to maintain. These may include, but are not limited to: swimming areas, workout rooms, community buildings, and playgrounds.
Premises liability is the legal responsibility of property owners and occupiers to maintain a safe environment. If someone is injured on their property due to unsafe or negligent conditions, the owner may be held accountable. To have a valid claim, there must be a dangerous condition, the owner must have been negligent in maintaining or addressing it, and this negligence must have directly caused the visitor’s injury.
Another term for premises liability is property liability or occupiers’ liability, which refers to a property owner’s responsibility to prevent injuries on their premises. While “slip and fall” is often used in everyday conversation, it is actually just one type of incident that falls under the broader category of premises liability.
The key elements of a premises liability case are duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Property owners must maintain a safe environment, and a breach occurs when they fail to address hazards. Liability is established when the unsafe condition directly causes injury and the injured person suffers harm, whether physical, financial, or emotional.
Premises liability holds property owners responsible for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their property, while personal liability covers harm resulting from an individual’s negligent actions, no matter where it occurs. For example, a slip-and-fall on a wet floor is premises liability, whereas a car accident caused by texting is personal liability.
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