Truck Accident Lawyers in Indiana
Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Indianapolis. 6 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of Indiana, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.
Indiana is one of the most-trafficked US trucking states, with I-65, I-70, I-80, I-94 and I-69 carrying enormous commercial volume — Indianapolis itself is known as "the Crossroads of America." Indiana is the second-largest US trucking employment state per BLS data. Indiana law is generally defendant-favorable on procedural matters but lacks the strict contributory rule that hampers victims in nearby Maryland and Virginia.
Indiana truck accident law — key points
Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in Indiana. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.
Statute of limitations
2 years for personal injury
2 years for wrongful death
Two years from the date of injury for personal injury. Two years from date of death for wrongful death (Ind. Code § 34-23-1-1). Claims against government entities require Tort Claims Notice within 180 days.
Comparative negligence rule
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Indiana follows modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (Ind. Code § 34-51-2-6). You can recover if 50% or less at fault. Recovery reduced proportionally.
Damages caps
No cap on compensatory damages
No cap on compensatory damages in ordinary truck accident cases. Medical malpractice has a separate cap (currently $1.8M) that doesn't apply to motor vehicle cases. Punitive damages capped at 3× compensatory or $50,000, whichever is greater (Ind. Code § 34-51-3-4).
Top 5 truck accident law firms in Indiana
Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.
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Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse Best Overall
Google ★ 5 · 35 reviews Editorial 9.6/10 · Established 1899 — Indiana's longest-tenured PI practiceSee full profile and sources → - 2
Hovde Dassow + Deets
Google ★ 4.5 · 53 reviews State Bar Frederick R. Hovde · Bar #10649-49 Editorial 9.4/10 · $300M+ recovered for Indiana injury victimsSee full profile and sources → - 3
Craig Kelley and Faultless
Google ★ 4.9 · 643 reviews State Bar Jerry Lynn Craig · Bar #17132-49 Editorial 9.2/10 · Avvo 10.0 rating, Martindale AV PreeminentSee full profile and sources → - 4
Morgan & Morgan
Google ★ 4.6 · 12,362 reviews Editorial 9.2/10 · Multi-state cases and large-volume PISee full profile and sources → - 5
Hensley Legal Group
Google ★ 4.9 · 3,925 reviews State Bar John David Hensley · Bar #20600-49 Editorial 9/10 · Indiana injury litigation since 1998; $5.5M truck settlementSee full profile and sources →
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Indiana truck accident guides
Deadline
Statute of limitations
2-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.
Action guide
What to do after a truck accident in Indiana
24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.
Settlement data
Average settlement amounts in Indiana
Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to Indiana jury tradition and damages caps.
Fault rules
Indiana comparative negligence explained
How Indiana divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.
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States with similar laws to Indiana
Same comparative-fault rule (modified-51): Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey.