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When a person is injured in an accident, their spouse may also suffer if the injuries affect their marital relationship. In particular, a spouse may feel emotional distress because of the other spouse’s injuries. Indiana law allows spouses to seek compensation for harm to their relationship through a “loss of…

Both neurological and psychological damage can cause memory loss after a car accident. Memories should return within hours or days. However, prolonged memory loss might indicate a severe injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Seek medical care immediately after any traffic collision. Once you have seen a doctor,…

If you were hurt in a crash with a Lyft or Uber vehicle, call 911 if you or someone else needs medical assistance and to report the crash. You should also obtain contact and insurance information from each driver involved in the accident. You should also report the accident to…

If you were injured in a car accident at little to no fault of your own, the best thing to do after seeking medical attention is to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Your lawyer will make sure you know your legal rights and options. They will also conduct…

If you were injured in a car accident in Indiana that was not your fault, you are likely wondering how much compensation you may receive through an auto accident lawsuit. This page explains some key factors and legal doctrines that may come into play when determining the value of your…

Soon after you have been involved in a car accident, you may be contacted by your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company to ask you to provide a recorded statement about the accident and your injuries. You may ask yourself, “Should I give a recorded statement to the…

Lane splitting occurs when a motorcycle doesn’t stay confined to a lane but drives between other vehicles in order to move through traffic more efficiently. Lane splitting is also referred to as white-lining and stripe-riding since the motorcyclist is effectively riding along the line which divides the lanes. Lane splitting…

The legal aftermath of a car accident can be complex. Strictly speaking, you do not have to seek help from a personal injury attorney. Practically speaking, however, the odds of securing full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses from the at-fault party increase significantly if you do. An…

When pursuing car accident claims in Indiana, the lawyers of Truitt Law Offices explore all options for recovering maximum compensation for clients. Most car accident claims are settled outside of court by negotiating with insurance companies. As your attorneys, we will determine liability for the accident, calculate your losses, and…

Accidents involving large trucks are among the most devastating we see. This is due to the huge size differential between everyday passenger vehicles and many of the commercial vehicles they encounter on the road. When these vehicles collide, passengers in the smaller of the two are at greater risk of…