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Dog attacks can cause serious and costly injuries. This is why cities and counties throughout Indiana have adopted laws that address dog owners’ responsibilities to ensure that their dogs do not bite or attack others. People call them “leash laws” because these laws typically require dog owners or handlers to…

The goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to make a victim “whole” – or as close as possible – if he or she suffers injury due to another person’s intentional, reckless or simply careless actions. That is why victims often file personal injury claims against employers when their employees…

What are the risks of riding your motorcycle without a helmet? Unless you are under age 18, you do not need to wear a helmet when you ride your motorcycle in Indiana. However, just because the law allows you to go helmet-free, it does not necessarily mean that you should…

Did you recently get into a car accident with another driver who was making a U-turn at the time of the collision? If so, you will want to pursue full and fair compensation from that driver for all of your injuries and losses. However, you should be ready for the driver’s insurance…

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 forever changed the way our country views the rights of nursing home residents. It also changed our expectations about the quality of care that nursing homes must provide to them. Today, thanks to OBRA, we now have federal regulations that apply to the…

In the 1980s, communities throughout the country began to enact laws that ban or regulate certain breeds of dogs. The goal of these laws is to reduce the risk of dog bites by limiting the public’s exposure – especially children – to breeds that are deemed to be more dangerous…

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. If you have not already made plans, you are in luck! Fort Wayne has a number of romantic and quirky Valentine’s options. From ballet and theater to more low-brow options like roller derby and pub crawling, Fort Wayne has something for everyone’s tastes. If you…

At Truitt Law Offices, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients. Your safety and welfare are important to us. Through our Fort Wayne, IN personal injury attorney blog, we offer numerous tips and suggestions throughout the year on how to avoid accidents and what to do if one occurs….

Now that the holiday season is finally here, it is time to start thinking about your plans for ringing in the New Year. Between events in downtown Fort Wayne and those going on throughout the state, there is something fun for of all ages. At Truitt Law Offices, we know…

Christmas is less than a month and a half away, which means that it is time to start planning your Fort Wayne holiday now. Whether you live here throughout the year or will be visiting family and friends in Fort Wayne, here are three fun things that our lawyers at…