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Aggressive dog biting a stranger's arm.

Because most of us have dogs, have had a dog as a pet, or know someone who does, a dog bite or attack can be a shocking experience. You might not know what to do next, especially if you’ve suffered severe injuries. If someone else’s dog bit you or your…

Have you been in Front End Car Accident? Attorney Richard Truitt and Attorney Daniel Brophy can help you with your motor vehicle accident.

Car accidents are a danger that all Indiana drivers face, and knowing what to do after you’ve been injured in a car accident is extremely important to ensure that you can receive fair compensation for your car accident injuries. Unfortunately, not everyone is prepared to deal with a car accident, and…

Motorcycle riders on convoy strolling in Historic National Road.

It is summertime in Indiana, and there is no more thrilling way to get around than by motorcycle. Indiana has many scenic stretches of highway that thousands of motorcyclists enjoy each year. Still, as bikers know all too well, riding a motorcycle does come with risks. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable…

A motorcycle lane splitting and about to cause an accident.

Motorcycle riders are approximately 27 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than passenger car occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Motorcycles lack the protection that automobiles have, and riders are much more vulnerable to severe injuries in a crash. Although motorcycle accidents happen…

Truck accident happening along the highway.

Semi-trucks cause some of the worst accidents on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the people in the smaller vehicles suffer more than 70 percent of fatalities and injuries in semi-truck collisions. This is due to the fact that semi-trucks are so large and heavy. Smaller passenger…

car crash

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for young adults between the ages of 15 and 29. But aging out of this group doesn’t mean you’re safe on the road. Car accidents are the 9th leading cause of death for everyone in the United States. Despite these statistics, many people can escape…

Motorcycle going through a red light due to Indiana's red dead law.

Motorists in Indiana must come to a full stop at a red light in Indiana. Many intersections have sensors embedded in roadways to determine when the traffic lights should change. Many of the sensors work by detecting the weight of vehicles on the road. However, motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles may…

A truck driving on the road in Indiana.

Thousands of Americans are injured or killed in crashes with large trucks every year. Indiana residents are no exception. Recent reports suggest that the Hoosier State is one of the deadliest states in the U.S. for large truck crash victims. This is likely due to the prevalence of large trucks…

Drivers determining who is at fault in a car accident in Indiana.

Determining who is at fault in a car accident, a slip and fall case or another injury and who is financially liable as a result is at the heart of virtually every Indiana personal injury claim we handle at Truitt Law Offices. A person’s right to bring a personal injury claim is based…