FAQ: Slip and fall claims in Indiana
What should I do first after a slip and fall in Indiana?
Get medical care, report the fall, take photos if you can, get witness information, and avoid making detailed blame-related statements before you get legal advice.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Maybe. Indiana follows a modified comparative-fault system. You can still recover if your fault is 50% or less, but recovery is barred if your fault is greater than 50%.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Indiana?
In most injury cases, the deadline is two years from the date the claim accrues. Missing that deadline can destroy the claim.
What if the store fixed the hazard right after I fell?
That is common. The problem is that later repairs usually cannot be used to prove negligence under Indiana Rules of Evidence, which makes early photos and preservation efforts even more important.
Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall case?
You are not required to hire one. But these cases often turn on fast evidence preservation, fault analysis, and pushback against blame-shifting. The sooner you get help, the better your odds of protecting the claim.
