Truck Accident Claims in Indiana
The safety and insurance rules for trucks in Indiana, how fault is shared, any limits on damages, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: Indiana incorporates the federal motor carrier safety regulations (49 CFR Parts 40, 375, 380, 382 through 387, 390 through 393 and 395 through 398) by reference, and interstate and intrastate motor carriers must comply with them throughout Indiana, with listed exceptions (for example… IC 8-2.1-24-18
| Truck safety and insurance rules | Indiana incorporates the federal motor carrier safety regulations (49 CFR Parts 40, 375, 380, 382 through 387, 390 through 393 and 395 through 398) by reference, and interstate and intrastate motor carriers must comply with them throughout Indiana, with listed exceptions (for example, hours-of-service rules do not apply to some farm trucks and intrastate construction vehicles). Read in the 2025 Indiana Code on iga.in.gov on 2026-10-28. Source: IC 8-2.1-24-18 |
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| Fault rule (comparative negligence) | Modified comparative fault (51% bar). An injured person is barred from recovery if his or her fault is greater than the combined fault of all others whose fault contributed to the damages; otherwise damages are reduced in proportion to his or her fault. Source: Ind. Code § 34-51-2-6 |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | A lawsuit for injury to a person must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrues. Claims for injury from childhood sexual abuse have longer deadlines. Source: Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4 |
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FAQ
What safety and insurance rules apply to trucks in Indiana?
Indiana incorporates the federal motor carrier safety regulations (49 CFR Parts 40, 375, 380, 382 through 387, 390 through 393 and 395 through 398) by reference, and interstate and intrastate motor carriers must comply with them throughout Indiana, with listed exceptions (for example, hours-of-service rules do not apply to some farm trucks and intrastate construction vehicles).
Can you recover damages if you were partly at fault in Indiana?
Modified comparative fault (51% bar). An injured person is barred from recovery if his or her fault is greater than the combined fault of all others whose fault contributed to the damages; otherwise damages are reduced in proportion to his or her fault.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Indiana?
A lawsuit for injury to a person must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrues. Claims for injury from childhood sexual abuse have longer deadlines.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.