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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…

Indiana and other major cities across the country are redesigning their streetscapes to better accommodate pedestrians. This follows the revelation that serious accidents involving pedestrians have been on the rise for years. On average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes, based…

Lane splitting occurs when a motorcycle doesn’t stay confined to a lane but drives between other vehicles in order to move through traffic more efficiently. Lane splitting is also referred to as white-lining and stripe-riding since the motorcyclist is effectively riding along the line which divides the lanes. Lane splitting…

Are you thinking of getting a motorcycle? These sleek vehicles will allow you to weave through cars and make traffic a non-issue. With the convenience and flexibility it offers on the road, no one can blame you for wanting to get one for yourself. Another great thing about them is…

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…

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…