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Alex Mendoza is an attorney practicing in Hammond, Indiana. Alex Mendoza es un abogado en Hammond, Indiana. Alex Mendoza Law also focuses on personal attention.

Alex Mendoza Law is a law practice conveniently located in Hammond, Indiana, on Indianapolis Blvd., just 1/2 mile north of I80/94. We are committed to the aggressive representation of individuals and small businesses at a reasonable rate. It is crucial that you have a good relationship with your attorney, and we do our best to foster a professional and friendly relationship with our clients. That means we return phone calls promptly and pay attention to our clients. From your initial consultation to the resolution of your case, you will deal directly with the attorney, Alex Mendoza.

10/15/2026

Expecting trick-or-treaters at your door this Halloween? 🎃 Is your walkway ready for them too?

Costumes, masks, excited kids, and darker evening conditions can already make it harder to see where they’re stepping. A loose cord or poorly lit step can make the trip to the front door even riskier.

Before trick-or-treating begins, homeowners can check for:

🎃 Decorations or extension cords crossing walkways
💡 Dark steps, porches, and entryways
🍂 Wet leaves or debris that could make surfaces slippery
🧱 Loose pavers, uneven walkways, or damaged steps
🐕 Pets that could get loose when the door opens

Keeping these areas reasonably safe can help prevent an enjoyable Halloween night from ending with an injury.

It can matter legally, too. When someone is injured because of a dangerous condition on a property, questions about what caused the injury, what the property owner knew or reasonably should have known, and what precautions were taken may become part of determining liability.

Have questions about premises liability in Indianapolis? Call Alex Mendoza Law for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

10/13/2026

Can Halloween decorations become more than a spooky surprise? 🎃

Halloween displays can transform porches, walkways, stores, and yards. But decorations placed where people walk can sometimes create real safety hazards.

Potential problems can include:

🎃 Extension cords running across walkways
👻 Decorations blocking steps or entrances
🌫️ Fog or displays making hazards harder to see
💡 Poor lighting around stairs and walking areas
🕸️ Props or decorations that create tripping hazards

From a legal perspective, an injury involving Halloween décor does not automatically make a property owner responsible. The circumstances matter, including the condition of the property, how foreseeable the danger was, what the owner knew or reasonably should have known, and what steps were taken to keep visitors reasonably safe.

The decoration itself may not be the problem. Where it is placed and the hazard it creates can be.

Have questions about premises liability in Indianapolis? Call Alex Mendoza Law today for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

10/08/2026

A wet floor, uneven walkway, or loose handrail can seem like an everyday hazard. But when can it become a legal issue?

In a premises liability case, the existence of a hazard alone generally isn’t enough to establish that a property owner or business was responsible for an injury.

Several questions can matter, including:

⚠️ Was the condition unreasonably dangerous?
👀 Did the property owner know about the hazard?
⏱️ Had it existed long enough that the owner reasonably should have discovered it?
🚧 Were reasonable steps taken to fix the problem or protect visitors from it?

For example, a spill that happened seconds before someone slipped can raise very different questions from one that remained on a store floor long enough for employees to reasonably discover and address it.

That distinction is important. Premises liability is not simply about where an injury happened. It is about the circumstances surrounding the hazard and the property owner’s responsibility to keep the premises reasonably safe.

Have questions about a premises liability claim in Indianapolis? Call Alex Mendoza Law today for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

10/06/2026

You’ve probably heard the term “pain and suffering” in personal injury cases. But what does it actually mean?

Medical bills and lost income can often be documented with receipts, records, and pay stubs. An injury, however, can affect someone in ways that aren’t as easy to put a dollar amount on.

In a personal injury claim, pain and suffering generally refers to the physical and emotional effects of an injury, which may include:

⚖️ Physical pain and discomfort
⚖️ Emotional distress
⚖️ Loss of enjoyment of everyday activities
⚖️ How the injury affects daily life

Unlike a medical bill, there isn’t one standard price assigned to pain and suffering. The circumstances of the injury, its severity, recovery, and its impact on the person’s life can all become relevant when damages are evaluated.

Understanding what may count as damages is an important part of understanding the value of a personal injury claim.

Have questions about a personal injury claim in Indianapolis? Call Alex Mendoza Law today for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

10/01/2026

What actually determines fault in an Indiana car accident? 🚗

It’s not always as simple as who received a ticket or who apologized at the scene.

Determining fault generally means looking at the evidence and figuring out whose actions contributed to the crash. That may include:

📸 Photos or video from the scene
👥 Statements from drivers and witnesses
🚦 Traffic signals, signs, and right-of-way rules
📋 Police reports and other accident records
🚗 Vehicle damage and where the impact occurred

Indiana also follows a modified comparative fault system. This means fault can sometimes be shared between the people involved, and the percentage assigned to each person can affect the amount of compensation they may recover.

That’s why determining fault often requires looking at the full picture, not one detail from the accident.

Have questions about fault after a car accident in Indianapolis? Call Alex Mendoza Law today for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

09/29/2026

When can slippery fall conditions become a property owner’s responsibility?

In Indiana, property owners generally owe invitees a duty to exercise reasonable care. When wet leaves create a dangerous walking condition, liability can depend on factors such as:

🍂 Knowledge of the hazard – Did the owner know, or should reasonable care have revealed, that the area was dangerous?

⏱️ How long it was there – A hazard that has remained unaddressed may raise questions about whether it should have been discovered.

⚠️ Steps taken to protect visitors – Removing the hazard, maintaining the walkway, or providing an adequate warning can all matter.

A fall on wet leaves does not automatically make a property owner liable. The circumstances and evidence determine whether negligence may be involved. Indiana courts recognize a duty of reasonable care toward invitees on private premises.

Want to know whether unsafe property conditions could support a personal injury claim? Call Alex Mendoza Law for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

09/24/2026

Does a business have to actually know about a dangerous condition before it can be held responsible?

Under Indiana law, not always. A business may have actual knowledge of a hazard, or constructive knowledge, meaning the condition existed long enough that reasonable care should have uncovered it.

For example:

⚠️ Actual knowledge – An employee was told about a spill, broken step, or other hazard.

⏱️ Constructive knowledge – The hazard was present long enough that routine inspection or reasonable care should have discovered it.

🏢 Reasonable care matters – Businesses are expected to take reasonable steps to inspect and maintain areas used by customers.

Whether a business knew or should have known about a hazard can become a key issue in an Indiana premises liability claim.

Have questions about a slip and fall or other injury on business property? Call Alex Mendoza Law for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

09/22/2026

Can someone still recover compensation if they were partly responsible for an injury?

In Indiana, the answer may be yes.

Indiana follows a modified comparative fault system. In many personal injury cases, compensation may still be available as long as the injured person’s share of fault does not exceed 50%. Any recovery can then be reduced by that percentage of fault.

For example:

⚖️ 20% at fault? A potential recovery may be reduced by 20%.

⚖️ 50% at fault? Recovery may still be possible, but it can be reduced by half.

⚖️ More than 50% at fault? Recovery may be barred under Indiana’s comparative fault rules.

Fault is not always as clear as it first appears, which is why the details and evidence surrounding an accident matter.

Have questions about how comparative fault could affect an Indiana personal injury claim? Call Alex Mendoza Law for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

09/17/2026

Not every injury automatically makes a strong personal injury claim. So, what does?

In Indiana, several key factors can help determine whether a claim may be worth pursuing:

⚖️ Negligence – Was another person or business legally responsible for causing the injury?

🏥 Documented injuries – Medical records can help establish the nature and extent of the harm.

💰 Meaningful damages – Medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses can affect the value of a claim.

📸 Supporting evidence – Photos, reports, witnesses, video footage, and other documentation can help establish what happened.

⏳ Timing – Indiana has deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits, so waiting too long can affect the right to pursue compensation.

Wondering whether a personal injury claim is worth pursuing? Call Alex Mendoza Law for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

09/15/2026

Who can be held responsible when a child is injured in a school bus stop accident?

The answer can depend on how the accident happened. In Indiana, several factors may need to be investigated:

🚗 The driver’s actions – Speeding, distraction, failure to yield, or illegally passing a stopped school bus can matter.

🚌 Bus safety procedures – Warning lights, the stop arm, loading procedures, and other safety requirements may be reviewed.

📍 The bus stop itself – Location, visibility, traffic conditions, and surrounding hazards can also be relevant.

📹 The evidence – Bus cameras, surveillance footage, witnesses, and police reports can help determine what happened and who may be liable.

When a child is seriously injured because of negligence, understanding who may be responsible is an important first step.

Have questions about a child injury case in Indianapolis? Call Alex Mendoza Law today for a FREE case evaluation. No fee unless you win.

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