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With few exceptions, you should never give an insurance adjuster access to your medical records without first consulting with an attorney. If you have a minor injury, and your only medical bills are for maybe an urgent care visit or a doctor’s visit, you might be OK letting your own…

Unfortunately, things appear to be getting even more dangerous around the country for everyone on the road each year. In 2018, pedestrian deaths continued to rise at a shocking rate and reached a nearly 30-year high. While experts have long been concerned about distracted driving – especially the use of smartphones by…

Indiana has a thriving and robust motorcycle community. From organized clubs to independent riders, you can find motorcycle enthusiasts in almost every corner of the state. But motorcyclists can also take a lot of heat. People often vilify them or stereotype them as dangerous risk-takers. Some motorists treat them like…

At Truitt Law Offices, we are proud of the communities we serve. Every day, we see individuals and organizations that work hard to make a difference in people’s lives and to strengthen the foundation of our communities. They make cities like Fort Wayne, Huntington and Indianapolis truly great places to live….

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 30 percent of the critical events that give rise to truck accidents are due to vehicle loss of control, due, in part, to cargo shifts and other related events, such as vehicle systems failure, driving too fast for weather conditions, and/or poor…

We’ve discussed what should and should not do when it comes to getting in a car accident. For example, it is important that you stay at the scene, make sure everyone is OK, exchange information, contact the police, avoid speaking with insurance companies before you’ve had a chance to consult…

Truitt Law Offices, a leading Indiana personal injury law firm, is proud to unveil its dog adoption campaign. The goal of the campaign is to match adoptable dogs with loving, caring and responsible families in Northeastern Indiana. The law firm is working closely with local shelters, rescues and humane societies to…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are bitten or attacked by dogs in Indiana and throughout the country. In fact, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reveals that, in a single year, more than 316,000 dog bites resulted in emergency room visits. Sadly, many of these dog bites involve attacks against children….

A large truck can weigh as much as 20 times the weight of a typical passenger car. Given that disparity, it should come as no surprise to learn that the people in the passenger cars typically suffer the brunt of the harm when they collide with tractor-trailers. The harm can…

You may have noticed a growing trend of people raising wolf hybrids as pets. Many questions surround this divisive, hotly debated topic, including whether these hybrids are actually more dangerous or likely to bite than other domesticated dog breeds. Here’s what you should know about wolf hybrids in Indiana. Table…