The first thing we do at Truitt Law Offices is listen.
We don’t jump in and start asking you questions during your free consultation. We want to hear your story and understand how your injuries have affected your health, your ability to work and your enjoyment of life. Our goal is to make things right for you. While you focus on your physical and emotional recovery, we will take care of everything in your case, including:
Car Accidents After a crash, it is essential that you get the medical treatment you need and seek legal advice from a knowledgeable car wreck lawyer. Read More About Car Accidents
Truck Accidents Our firm has the experience and the resources to go up against large trucking companies and their powerful insurers. We demand maximum compensation for you. Read More About Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents Don’t let a careless driver or an insurance company try to push the blame on you after a motorcycle accident. We fight for your rights. Read More About Motorcycle
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Construction Accidents When an accident occurs on a jobsite, injured workers may be entitled to payment beyond workers’ compensation benefits. Know your rights. Read More About Construction Accidents
Dog Bites When man’s best friend turns into your worst nightmare, you shouldn’t be forced to pay for damages. We hold dog owners and their insurers accountable. Read More About Dog Bites
Wrongful Death After an unexpected death, it is right to demand answers. Our attorneys help families pursue justice for the wrongful death of a loved one. Read More About Wrongful Death
Bicycle Accidents Truitt Law Offices has helped bicycle accident victims in Fort Wayne and throughout Indiana for more than 40 years. Read More About Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents As a pedestrian, you are entitled to safely cross Indiana’s streets and enjoy strolls through our cities, Read More About Pedestrian Accidents
Premises Liability Indiana’s premises liability laws protect citizens from harm when entering private establishments. Read More About Premises Liability
Uber Accident Ridesharing services such as Uber have changed the way people get around in Fort Wayne. Read More About Uber Accident
Spinal Cord Injury Each year in the United States, more than 12,000 people suffer a spinal injuries. It is one of the most devastating injuries. Read More About Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most catastrophic personal injuries an individual can sustain. Read About Traumatic Brain Injury
Richard Truitt Attorney brings to our clients more than four decades of experience as a personal injury lawyer in Indiana. He is a Huntington native with deep roots in the northeastern Indiana community. He is passionate about protecting the rights of his clients and about making Indiana a safer place to live, work and play. Learn More About Richard
Phillip Truitt Attorney Phillip Truitt truly understands the client’s journey through the legal process. That’s because he has worked in almost every position at our firm, from intake to attorney to administrator. He enjoys helping people through every stage of their road to recovery. Learn More About Phillip
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After our auto accident in August 2024, the process was mentally and emotionally draining, and there were many moments when we felt overwhelmed and ready to give up. From the very beginning, Phil, Alex, Kristen, and the rest of the team reminded us that they were not going to quit fighting for us. We always felt supported, heard, and cared for.
Facing a personal injury case after my accident was overwhelming, but the team, especially Phil and Alex, handled everything with professionalism, empathy, and remarkable expertise. They navigated complex negotiations with the insurance companies seamlessly, allowing me to focus entirely on my recovery. We achieved a settlement that far exceeded my expectations.
My husband was in a near-fatal vehicle collision that he barely survived. Because of this, multiple attorneys wouldn’t even hear his case. Not until we found Truitt Law. Philip truly listened to him with respect and dignity. Everything from start to finish was made clear and concise, making it easy to focus on my husband’s health and recovery.
Personal injury law is complex, and injury victims are often left with more questions than answers. If you were injured in an accident at little to no fault of your own, we hope this page begins to answer any questions you may have. If you are left with any remaining doubts or concerns, the experienced legal team at Truitt Law Offices is standing by to help. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a knowledgeable Indiana injury attorney.
Most personal injury cases arise due to unintentional injuries caused by some form of negligence. These kinds of injuries are very common in the United States. To illustrate, consider the following statistics:
When most people think of personal injury, they think of car accidents. However, a personal injury case may arise in any situation where someone is injured at little to no fault of their own. In other words, the underlying fact patterns of potential personal injury cases are virtually limitless. Our legal team has decades of experience handling many types of personal injury cases, including:
Though the amount of compensation you may be entitled to will vary widely based on the extent and seriousness of your injuries, “severe” injuries are not a prerequisite for filing a personal injury claim. Though comparatively minor injuries may result in less compensation, there is little downside to having your case evaluated in a free consultation with one of our attorneys. Even seemingly “minor” injuries may result in significant compensation.
How much your case is worth depends on a variety of underlying factors, the most important being the extent and severity of your injuries. Depending on your case, you may be compensated for both the economic and non-economic impact your injuries and losses have on your life. Our injury attorneys can help you seek compensation for things like:
You cannot be compensated by an at-fault party for preexisting injuries they did not cause. That said, preexisting conditions will not bar you from filing a claim to recover for more recent injuries sustained in an accident at little to no fault of your own. However, it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish older and newer injuries. Therefore, in cases where it is necessary to do so, it is best to have a skilled attorney in your corner.
In most cases, Indiana’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a claim against the at-fault party. If you wait until the two-year deadline has passed, your case will most likely be dismissed in court, thereby eliminating your bargaining power when negotiating an out-of-court settlement with the at-fault party and their insurers. Therefore, if you were injured in an accident you did not cause, it is best to speak to an injury attorney as soon as possible to get your case started.
Every personal injury case is different. A relatively straightforward case could settle in a few weeks. By contrast, a more complex case involving life-changing injuries could take months or even years. Though these time frames may feel discouraging, always remember that a speedy settlement is not always a good one. In many cases, accepting an early settlement means forfeiting a much higher one down the road. Call us today to discuss the potential value of your case in a free consultation.
This question requires two answers: one for your own insurer and one for the at-fault party’s.
Your own insurance policy most likely requires you to report accidents before a certain deadline to preserve coverage. Do not miss the deadline. However, when making your report, you do not have to reveal anything other than the basic facts. Once you make the brief report, let your attorney do the rest of the talking.
On the other hand, you are not legally obligated to speak with the at-fault party’s insurer at all. They may seem friendly when they call, but they are actually looking for as many reasons as possible to deny your claim.
The best way to respond is by simply declining to comment on the accident and referring them to your attorney.
If they call before you secure legal representation:
The vast majority of personal injury cases result in an out-of-court settlement. This is normally in everyone’s best interest, since going to trial can be very time-consuming and expensive. However, when a reasonable settlement cannot be reached and there is a significant likelihood of securing a higher judgment in court, your case may end up going to trial.
When things come to this point, it is essential that you have a knowledgeable attorney skilled in arguing before a court. Ideally, this attorney will be the same one who handled settlement negotiations, as they are most familiar with the intricacies of your case.
Your attorney acts as your closest ally throughout the life of your case. As your legal counsel, they are professionally and legally obligated to protect and promote your best interest. In a personal injury case, they will do so by:
Many injury victims are reluctant to seek legal help due to common preconceptions about attorney fees. However, securing high-quality legal representation can be simple and affordable.
At Truitt Law Offices, we take cases on a contingency basis, meaning you need not make any up-front or out-of-pocket payments for us to begin working on your case. Ultimately, we only collect payment if and when we successfully secure compensation on your behalf. Our fee is calculated as a pre-negotiated percentage of your settlement, so there are no surprises on the front- or back-end of your case.
The legal team at Truitt Law Offices has decades of experience helping injury victims throughout Indiana secure the full and fair compensation they deserve. Our attorneys are ready to answer any other questions you may have in a free, no-obligation consultation.
