Category: Personal Injury

In a successful personal injury claim, a victim receives damages, or monetary compensation, for their expenses and other losses. Depending on the circumstances, they may be awarded some combination of economic, non-economic, and punitive damages to make them whole again. If you suffered injuries in an accident in Indiana that…

When someone has been injured in a car accident or other emergency situation, many people’s first reaction is to try to help. In our increasingly litigious society, though, a potential helper might hesitate for fear of being sued if something goes wrong. In Indiana, the legislature enacted a law that…

Golf carts aren’t just for the course anymore. Many newer carts have features that qualify them to drive on public roads, and many communities allow or even encourage their use. Unfortunately, this also means that golf car accidents can involve complex issues that make it difficult for victims to get…

Car accidents that happen in construction zones can be especially devastating due to hazardous materials and equipment, limited room for avoiding collisions, and vulnerable construction workers. To prevent accidents, lower speed limits are strictly enforced in construction zones. However, many drivers ignore this regulation, risking the safety of everyone in…

Many people in Indiana enjoy riding mopeds due to their small size and ease of use. However, all riders must follow specific laws for mopeds. Indiana law requires that moped drivers be at least 15, have a valid driver’s license or ID, and not go over 35 miles per hour….

In Indiana, the statute of limitations for a personal injury case is two years. What this means is that a victim must file their personal injury lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident or injury, or they risk having their case dismissed without being heard. Before you…

When someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, they have the right to hold the negligent party accountable by filing a personal injury claim. If their claim is successful, the injured person can recover money for any personal or financial losses they suffered at the other party’s hands. Unfortunately,…

Being hurt in an accident can cause more than just physical injuries. In Indiana, victims who experience psychological problems after a traumatic incident can seek compensation for emotional distress. Winning money for emotional distress will hinge upon how significant the person’s mental suffering really is. In the past, Indiana courts…

The attorneys at Truitt Law Offices in Fort Wayne, Indiana, are committed to helping local businesses that have business interruption claims due to the coronavirus pandemic fight for full and fair compensation from insurers that deny business interruption claims. Truitt Law Offices has filed a lawsuit on behalf of John Sohn,…

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, 2019, Phil Truitt became more…