Indianapolis Personal Injury Blog

Notre Dame Bans Lifts After Fatal Fall Last Autumn

Notre Dame has installed remote cameras at their football field and will no longer have students use a hydrolic lift after a student fell to his death last fall

Indiana Man Sues After Falling Down Elevator Shaft

An Indiana caterer is looking for compensation after he fell four stories down an elevator shaft and seriously injured his leg and wrist.

Man Dies In Fall While Servicing Indiana Water Tower

A worker servicing an Indiana water tower fell and died this week. Investigators are looking into when the fatal worker fall took place, whether or not any safety violations were involved, and why the accident happened.

October: A Focus on Slip and Fall Injuries

An icy walkway. A loose stair. A spilled jar of tomato sauce in a grocery store aisle.

These small snapshots from everyday life can lead to life-altering injuries, missed work, and a shoebox of mounting hospital bills.  And though people are more likely to be familiar with the steps to take following a car accident, fewer people know what to do in the wake of their slip-and-fall case. 

Most people will recognize that their fall was due to someone else's negligence, yet they may not know the first step  to take in order to right that wrong.  In a car accident, the person at fault is usually standing in front of you and writing out their insurance information, a slip and fall is much tougher to navigate.

Because these cases are often complex, we want to focus a Library Item on the finer points of these types of cases-- both how to prevent them from happening, and how to act in the wake of a serious fall accident on someone else's property:

• Slip and Fall Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Part One
• Slip and Fall Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Part Two
• Winter Slip and Fall Safety Tips

Although these articles may help, the best way to learn more about your particular slip and fall case is to contact an experienced injury lawyer immediately. 

In Slip And Fall Cases, What Is The Attractive Display Doctrine?

As you probably know if you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, premises liability cases can be complicated and can involve more than one or two single factors. One aspect of slip and fall cases that can be overlooked in Indiana is the attractive display doctrine.

What is the attractive display doctrine?

Very simply put, it means that the invitee (the injury victim) could have been distracted from watching his step if he was looking at a store merchandise display meant to capture his attention. While the customer may usually be watching for obstacles like spills or obstructions, a flashy display may take his mind off of his surroundings. In these cases, you may be able to argue that the store owner and defendant created a distraction that put customers in danger. If the defendant is aware that a customer will have their eyes on the display, then they should clear the way of all dangerous conditions - the customer can assume that the way is safe since there are distractions around him.

As always, if you have been involved in a slip and fall accident that might relate to the attractive display doctrine, contact us immediately for a free consultation.