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In Indiana, fault in a motor vehicle accident is generally assigned to the negligent driver who caused the collision. Insurance adjusters and personal injury lawyers investigate the crash and analyze evidence to decide who is responsible. Understanding how fault is determined in Indiana car accidents is crucial for protecting your…

In Indiana, children under the age of 8 must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat or booster seat appropriate for their age and size. From ages 8 to 16, they must use an approved child restraint system or seat belt. All children aged 12 and younger should…

USAA has a five-step claims process: report, investigate, estimate, pay, and repair. File your claim as soon after the accident as possible. The quickest way is through the USAA Mobile App or their website. While this may sound simple, navigating the claims process can be frustrating and time-consuming when you are suffering…

Dog bites can cause devastating and traumatic injuries that take time and money to heal. The Insurance Information Institute (III) estimates the average cost of each dog bite claim filed through homeowners’ insurance to be about $65,000. However, that number will vary for each case.      Table of Contents1 What Factors…

Dog bite wounds can be categorized using the “Dunbar Dog Bite Scale.” Medical practitioners use the scale to assess the severity of dog attack injuries and provide effective treatment. It also helps attorneys calculate the value of a dog bite claim. The Indiana dog bite attorneys at Truitt Law Offices…

Approximately 3 million Americans a year are injured in car accidents. Injuries can range from minor bruises and scrapes on up to devastating head trauma or other injuries that leave the victim disabled for life. It’s common for people to walk away from a car accident mistakenly believing they were not injured….

According to data published by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA), Hoosiers love dogs. Approximately 49 percent of households in the state report owning a dog, meaning Indiana has the sixth-highest percentage of dog owners in the U.S. Unfortunately, canine lovers know that even well-trained dogs sometimes bite or otherwise…

Car accidents can lead to settlements ranging from a few thousand dollars to a few million dollars. No attorney can tell you what the “average settlement” is because of the unique circumstances of each accident. Each accident settlement reflects the specific details of the claim it resolves.  An Indiana car…

The driver who executes an unsafe left turn is usually at fault for a subsequent collision. However, other parties may be at fault for an Indiana left-turn accident, depending on the particular circumstances at play. This could include the oncoming driver, other road users, or even government bodies. Table of…

If you were involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you may wonder whether it will increase your insurance rate. While it may seem unfair, policyholders who get into collisions caused by another driver may still see their rates increase in certain cases. Whether or not it…