05/29/2026
Most people imagine premises liability as a simple equation: you got hurt on their property, so they owe you. Indiana courts see it as a puzzle, and the pieces don't always fit how injured folks expect.
What actually moves the needle:
🔹 Status matters. Invited customer, social guest, or trespasser? Each triggers a different duty.
🔹 The "should have known" standard.
🔹 Recurring conditions. Patterns establish notice.
🔹 Comparative fault traps. Indiana's 51% bar means defense lawyers just need to load enough blame onto you.
Hurt at a business or rental property in central Indiana? Poynter & Bucheri talks with injured folks at no cost. Dial (317) 406-7443. 🏬