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Vehicle accidents are most often caused by drivers. In these cases, it is relatively simple to determine fault and collect compensation. One driver is typically at fault and, therefore, financially responsible for expenses related to the accident. But what happens when your accident was caused by a lack of adequate road…

Woman strolling in the park with her dog on a leash.

As the third most popular pet in the United States, it is not uncommon to encounter dogs in any neighborhood. Because dogs are, by nature, territorial and protective, they can be not only loving pets, but reliable defenders of their homes and families. However, this instinct to defend their territory and…

Attorney Phillip Truitt

Growing up, Phillip Truitt probably spent more time in his parents’ law office than he did in the family home. “This office has been everything to me,” he says. “I came here after school every day, and I’ve worked every job here from janitor to, now, attorney.” Phillip joined Truitt…

Wolf hybrid sitting at the ground.

If you’ve been injured by a dog, you may wonder how you can get help paying for your injuries and how you can help to ensure that the dog does not injure anyone else. This will require that you hold the owner of the dog liable for the incident. But…

Personal injury cases are generally pursued because you need compensation to help you pay the bills resulting from your accident. This means that, in an ideal situation, you would receive payment right away. However, once you contact an attorney, you’ll have to wait through research, discovery, court filings, and more,…

what to do after a car accident

The latest data from City-Data show that in 2017, 201 people and 136 vehicles were reported to have been involved in fatal car accidents in Indianapolis. Most car accidents do not result in a fatality, and many others often go unreported. However, one in three accidents causes injury to the driver and…

Medic taking care of injured woman with whiplash collar in ambulance.

For the elderly population, falls represent a serious health hazard. A fall can quickly turn into a fatal injury, as many hip fractures result in immobility, which later turns into pneumonia and other bedbound conditions. For this reason, the best option is to seek out ways to prevent a fall…