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What To Do After a Truck Accident in Indiana<\/h1>\n
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Whether you’re driving down I-70 from Indianapolis to Columbus, or out west to St. Louis, you will likely see your fair share of big rigs (some of them hauling gasoline or other volatile chemicals) and large delivery vans. In town, you’ll likely see garbage trucks, cement mixers, and even more delivery vans. Accidents involving commercial motor vehicles can cause substantial injuries to both people and property, sometimes resulting in fatalities. In some cases, drug or alcohol use<\/a> may be a factor in the accident.<\/p>\r\n

Understanding the law, as summarized below, will help you understand what to do after a truck accident in Indiana. See FindLaw’s articles on Indiana car accident compensation laws<\/a> and the state’s settlement process<\/a> for more general information.<\/p>\r\n

Indiana Truck Accident Laws at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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Statute of Limitations<\/b><\/td>\r\n

2 years (\u00a734-11-2-4<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Minimum Insurance Coverage Required<\/b><\/td>\r\n
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  • $25,000 for bodily injury per person<\/li>\r\n
  • $50,000 for bodily injury for multiple people per accident<\/li>\r\n
  • $10,000 for property damage per accident<\/li>\r\n
  • $50,000 in uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    ( \u00a7 9-25-4-5<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Basis for Liability<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Contributory fault on behalf of plaintiff damages (proportionally) amount of damages awarded for injuries; does not bar recovery (\u00a7 34-51-2-5<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Note:<\/b> State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

First Steps After a Truck Accident in Indiana<\/h2>\r\n

If you are in a car or truck accident in Indiana<\/a>, call the police for an official report if there are injuries or at least $1,000 in property damage. After checking to make sure anyone who needs emergency medical attention is taken care of, move your vehicle to the side of the road, if possible. You’ll also want to obtain the following information:<\/p>\r\n