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Slip & Fall Attorney in Elkhart

We Can Issue a Preservation Letter Within 24 Hours

A fall in an Elkhart store, restaurant, parking area, apartment property, or other premises may support a claim when a dangerous condition causes an injury. Establishing responsibility requires evidence connecting the hazard, the owner or occupier’s conduct, and the resulting harm.

That evidence can disappear quickly. Spills get cleaned, ice melts, surveillance footage may be overwritten, and witnesses become difficult to locate. Within 24 hours of the first call about an Elkhart claim, we can issue a preservation letter demanding that relevant evidence be retained.

Call (574) 777-7777 now to discuss your fall with our slip and fall attorneys and identify evidence that may need to be preserved.

How We Investigate Falls on Business Property

We focus on premises liability representation across Indiana. We examine how the property was maintained and inspected, what employees knew, and whether visitors received an adequate warning. Surveillance footage, incident reports, photographs, and witness accounts can help establish what happened.

We also document medical treatment, missed work, and the injury’s continuing effects before presenting a claim for negotiation. If the dispute can’t be resolved, we’re prepared to litigate. We have conducted jury trials in Elkhart, St. Joseph, and LaPorte Counties.

More Than 30 Years of Indiana Personal Injury Experience

We have settled hundreds of premises liability cases, recovered millions of dollars for clients, and have not lost a slip and fall injury jury trial. Past performance doesn’t guarantee the outcome of a new case, but this record reflects our experience evaluating, negotiating, and trying these disputes.

Our clients work directly with Jeff “JJ” Shaw, Sky Shaw, and Haydon Shaw. Clients can ask our attorneys directly about evidence, medical treatment, insurance communications, and the next stage of their claim.

Real-Time Case Access Through EZ Case

Our EZ Case app provides real-time updates on case progress, estimated value, and an estimated completion date. These estimates aren’t promises of a particular recovery or timeline. They provide current information clients can use as their case develops.

We also communicate by phone, text, email, and direct messaging, so clients have several ways to request an update or raise a concern.

Proof & Comparative Fault in an Indiana Premises Claim

To recover compensation, an injured visitor generally must show that the owner or occupier owed a duty, failed to correct or warn about a dangerous condition, and caused an injury as a result. Evidence may establish that the responsible party created the hazard, knew about it, or should have discovered it through a reasonable inspection. Notice and foreseeability concern what that party knew and whether the risk of harm was reasonably predictable.

Indiana’s comparative fault rules also consider whether the injured person contributed to the incident. An assigned percentage of fault can reduce compensation. If that share reaches 51% or more, it can prevent recovery entirely. Claims involving government property may follow different rules and notice requirements, so they require separate legal review.

Steps to Preserve Evidence After a Fall

When possible, take these practical steps:

Photograph the scene: Capture the hazard, surrounding area, lighting, warning signs, and visible injuries.
Report the incident: Notify a property representative and request a copy of any incident report.
Identify witnesses: Record names and contact information before people leave.
Preserve clothing and shoes: Keep these items in their post-incident condition.
Obtain medical care: Medical records can document the timing, nature, and continuing effects of the injury.
Handle statements carefully: An insurer or investigator may later use your account to dispute liability or the severity of your injuries.

Prompt legal review can identify footage, records, and other evidence that may be lost, overwritten, or altered over time.

Compensation Available After a Slip & Fall

Depending on the facts, damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, future care needs, pain and suffering, and other documented losses. The value of a claim often turns on the strength of the liability evidence and the severity of the injuries. Treatment, work disruption, lasting impairment, available insurance, comparative fault, and opposing defenses may also affect the outcome.

A settlement is an agreement between the parties, while a verdict is a decision reached through trial. We can’t predict a recovery amount without reviewing the individual facts and supporting evidence.

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A $3.04 Million Slip & Fall Verdict

We obtained a $3,040,000 verdict for a blackjack dealer injured after falling on ice in a casino parking lot. That result reflects our litigation experience, but it doesn’t predict what another client may recover. Every claim involves different injuries, evidence, defendants, insurance coverage, and legal issues.

Slip & Fall Litigation in Elkhart County

Some claims resolve through negotiation or mediation, while others require a civil lawsuit and trial. Elkhart County identifies its Circuit Court and Superior Courts 2 and 5 as courts with civil jurisdiction. We have handled jury trials in Elkhart County and prepare premises liability claims for negotiation or litigation based on the evidence and the parties’ positions.

Talk With an Elkhart Slip & Fall Lawyer

During a free consultation, we can review where the fall occurred, what caused it, what evidence may exist, and how the injury has affected your health and work. We can then explain the available options and potential next steps.

We handle qualifying business-related personal injury cases on a contingency basis. You don’t pay an upfront attorney fee, and our fee is contingent on a recovery.

Call (574) 777-7777 to schedule your free consultation with Shaw Law.

Our Results

$350,000

$350,000 Settlement in Valparaiso, IN
Woman Settles for $350,000 for Falling on Broken Asphalt near the Concrete Pad While Pumping Gas in Valparaiso, Indiana (March 2019)
$43,000

$43,000 Settlement in Gary, IN
Woman Settles for $43,000 for Tripping Over Broken Sidewalk of Dollar Store in Gary, Indiana (February 2019)
$5,000,000

Verdict in Indianapolis, IN
Bicyclist Struck by Indianapolis School Bus (independent contractor) Awarded $5M by Indianapolis Jury (Upheld by Verdict, $4.4M Paid)

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