What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a)(1).
Personal injury Deadlines in Indiana
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a)(1).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Indiana?
Two years after the cause of action accrues, for injury to person or character.
Can the Indiana deadline for personal injury be extended?
Indiana applies a discovery rule: the period runs from when the plaintiff knew, or in the exercise of ordinary diligence could have discovered, that an injury had been sustained as a result of another's tortious act. A claim against a governmental entity requires a tort claim notice first.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Indiana?
Often, yes. Tort claim notice — 180 days local, 270 days state under Ind. Code §§ 34-13-3-8, 34-13-3-6. The Indiana Tort Claims Act requires notice to a political subdivision within 180 days of the loss, and notice to a state agency within 270 days. The notice is a precondition to suit and the two-year limitations period still applies on top of it. Indiana also…
How does Indiana compare to other states for personal injury?
Indiana's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Indiana:
