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Indiana Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Indiana. Find attorneys who understand Indiana law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Indiana Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Indiana vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Indiana's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Indiana follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Indiana does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases against priva...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Indiana
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Indiana uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Indiana Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Indiana Fault System
Indiana follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Indiana's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Ind. Code § 34-51-2-6
Indiana Damage Caps
Indiana does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases against private defendants. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages are capped at the greater of 3x compensatory damages or $50,000.
Legal citation: Ind. Code § 34-51-3-4
High-Risk Truck Routes in Indiana
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 65
Major north-south corridor through Indianapolis connecting Chicago to Louisville.
Interstate 70
East-west corridor through Indianapolis connecting Ohio to Illinois with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 80/90 (Indiana Toll Road)
Northern Indiana corridor connecting Chicago to Ohio with significant truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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