Indiana has no universal helmet law, or a law that requires anyone who rides a motorcycle to wear a helmet. The state repealed its universal helmet law in 1977. Today, only motorcycle operators and passengers under age 18, or operators with a learner&r...
Have you worked with Truitt Law Offices at any point in the last 20 years? If so, you probably saw or met Phil Truitt. As Richard Truitt’s son, he has been a regular at the firm’s Fort Wayne office since he was a kid. However, on May 14, 20...
Shopping is enjoyable and allows us to get the items we need or want. But being a consumer also comes with risks. If the products bought get manufactured poorly and didn’t perform as they should, injuries might happen. When you or someone you kno...
Getting injured is not cheap. Believe it or not, the average cost of a trip to the emergency room runs anywhere from $150 to $20,000 depending on the severity of your injuries. Even a minor accident can put a huge strain on your budget, but that doesn&...
There are over 6 million car accidents every year. Many of these car accidents turn into lawsuits further down the road. But even a few simple mistakes can ruin your car accident lawsuit. We’ve put together this guide to help you know what you sh...
Indiana’s traffic fatality rate is 13 in 100,000 as of 2017. A greater percentage of fatalities occurred in non-urban areas, potentially due to higher speed limits. Unsurprisingly, the risk for fatality increases for younger drivers, drivers and ...
The odds that you will get into a car accident over the course of your driving life are very high. As Forbes reports, the average American driver should actually expect to get into at least once accident every 18 years. While many accidents are minor &...
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health requires that all animal bites be fully investigated. This investigation must include the circumstances surrounding the bite, the rabies vaccination records of the animal, and the animal’s owner. However, ...
Accidents happy in everyday life, they move you forward and help you learn to be more cautious in similar scenarios down the line. However, sometimes accidents cause serious injury… injuries so detrimental to your health that you’re unable...
Being involved in a car accident is never easy, but when you’ve been injured, the difficulties mount. In addition to dealing with vehicle repairs, you may also be facing mounting medical bills and time off work. In the case of head injuries, in p...
