If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of drunk driving, the officer may ask you to agree to field sobriety testing. The officer will administer the three tests—but you hesitate. Why should you avoid taking them? About the tests The Standardized Field Sobriety Test...
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What causes slip-and-fall accidents?
A slip-and-fall accident can happen in the space of several seconds but leave you with permanent or life-threatening injuries. The National Safety Council reports that over 9 million people suffered injuries from these types of accidents in 2016, both at work and at...
How can I prevent premises liability claims?
Business owners have a number of responsibilities, including keeping customers safe on their premises. Even if you rent the building your business operates out of, you may still be held liable should any injuries occur. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to...
How to make a premises fall-proof
Whether someone has guests over frequently or is expecting to show a property with the intention of selling it, the last thing anyone wants to happen is to deal with someone being injured from a preventable slip-and-fall. Fortunately, there are a lot of things that...
How dangerous are backyard bounce houses?
Throwing a party for your child in Indiana means pulling out all the tricks. A popular fixture at backyard parties are inflatable bounce houses. Kids love to jump around in them, and now they come in such an array of designs. Some even have ball pits and slides. They...
When might a property owner assume liability for your injuries?
If you slip and fall on another person's or entity's property in Indiana, you may wish to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. To do so, you must be able to prove that the property owner or occupier was somehow negligent, and that said negligence lead...
What is a home study?
For couples adopting children in Indiana, the process is often complex. The home study is one aspect of the adoption process, and it involves the creation of a comprehensive report aimed at establishing a couple’s fitness as parents. Because the home study can be...
What is distracted driving?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to nine people are killed on a daily basis by accidents involving distracted driving. This is a problem that affects all motorists, including those living in Virginia, as many people fail to understand...