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We all know driving a car can be dangerous, and millions of people get hurt from slips and falls and dog bite injuries each year. But there are some injuries so wild and unusual that it’s hard to believe they happen so frequently. At Truitt Law Offices, we are committed to…

Indiana auto insurance industry is estimated to be worth over $692.29 ranking 9th nationally in size. Insurance costs have been rising with reports indicating that the average insurance cost for small cars is estimated to be over $1,232 in 2018. Being on the road is always a moment of uncertainty. You might…

This is a delicate question. Most of us spend the majority of our lives in three places – work, home, and school. But a close fourth place would likely go to our families’ homes. Many people spend a considerable amount of time each week at a family member’s home or…

You may have heard that you have up to two years to bring your lawsuit for injuries after a car accident in Indiana. While this is technically true, there are a lot of reasons why you don’t want to wait two years to call a lawyer. The experienced auto accident attorneys of…

Car accidents can be terrible and frightening. But after the shock subsides, there may be serious repercussions you have to face. Injuries resulting from car accidents are quite common, with millions of people sustaining injuries in accidents every year. These injuries can be quite damaging to a person’s life. Outside of the pain…

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…