Indiana Car Accident Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Indiana car accident attorneys who can navigate the state’s comparative fault rule and short tort-claim notice deadlines. Whether your crash happened on I-65 through Indianapolis, on I-69, or anywhere from Fort Wayne to Evansville, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

Two years from the date of the crash for personal injury and property damage under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4. Claims against the state require notice within 270 days; claims against political subdivisions require notice within 180 days under the Indiana Tort Claims Act (Ind. Code § 34-13-3).

You pursue the at-fault driver and their liability insurer directly. Indiana does not require no-fault PIP. If you contributed to the crash, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you’re more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing under Ind. Code § 34-51-2-6.

You file an uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claim against your own policy. Indiana insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage under Ind. Code § 27-7-5-2.

No, and you usually shouldn’t. Anything you say — including a recorded statement — can be used to shift fault under the 51% bar. Refer the adjuster to your attorney or your own insurer.

It depends on medical bills, lost income, future treatment, vehicle damage, and the strength of your liability evidence. Indiana does not cap non-economic damages in standard auto cases, but the Indiana Tort Claims Act caps damages against state and local entities at $700,000 per person.

The same statute of limitations and fault rules apply, but Indiana’s interstate corridors and the Borman Expressway through northwest Indiana see heavy commercial truck traffic. Federal trucking regulations and multiple insurers add complexity.

Indiana car accident attorneys typically work on contingency: no upfront cost, paid a percentage of the recovery if they win. Typical contingency fees range from 33% to 40%. If there’s no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.

Why Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Indiana?

Indiana records over 200,000 crashes annually, with serious injuries concentrated along I-65, I-69, I-70, and I-80/94 (the Borman Expressway). Indiana’s Comparative Fault Act (Ind. Code § 34-51-2) bars recovery if you’re more than 50% at fault. The 180-day government-notice deadline under the Indiana Tort Claims Act is among the shortest in the country.

When Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Indiana?

Our network includes Indiana car accident attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Car Accident Cases in Indiana

From the moment you connect with a Indiana car accident attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Missing the 180-day Indiana Tort Claims Act notice for political subdivisions or 270-day notice for state agencies

Not understanding that 51% or more fault in Indiana means zero recovery

Accepting a quick settlement before the full extent of injuries is known

Giving a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer without legal counsel

Failing to identify Indiana Dram Shop liability when alcohol was involved

Missing the 2-year statute of limitations under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4

Missing the 180-day Indiana Tort Claims Act notice for political subdivisions or 270-day notice for state agencies

Not understanding that 51% or more fault in Indiana means zero recovery

Accepting a quick settlement before the full extent of injuries is known

Giving a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer without legal counsel

Failing to identify Indiana Dram Shop liability when alcohol was involved

Missing the 2-year statute of limitations under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4

Common Indiana Car Accident Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Indiana Car Accident Attorneys Cost?

33%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Car accident attorneys in Indiana work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

What Can Your Indiana Car Accident Compensation Include?

Economic Damages

All medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs, and other quantifiable losses — no statutory cap in standard auto cases.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment — no statutory cap in standard auto cases.

Punitive Damages

Available under Ind. Code § 34-51-3 for willful, wanton, or fraudulent conduct (e.g., DUI). Capped at the greater of $50,000 or 3x compensatory damages. 75% of punitive damages go to the state.

Property Damage

Repair or replacement of your vehicle and personal belongings. Pursued through the at-fault driver’s property damage coverage.

Wrongful Death

Recovery for loss of support, services, companionship, and funeral expenses under Ind. Code § 34-23-1-1.

Dram Shop Damages

Separate recovery under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-15.5 against establishments that knowingly served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who then caused injury.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Indiana Car Accident Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Indiana?

When Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Indiana?

Types of Car Accident Cases in Indiana

Common Indiana Car Accident Mistakes

How Much Do Indiana Car Accident Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Indiana Car Accident Compensation Include?

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