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Indiana truck & car accident lawyers — hurt in a crash?
Talk with Poynter & Bucheri, Indiana personal injury attorneys, about a free case review. We help people injured in semi-truck crashes, car accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian collisions, and falls at businesses—from Indianapolis to every corner of Indiana.
Our fee is only 25%* on motor vehicle accident cases
*The 25% fee applies only to motor vehicle (car, truck, and motorcycle) accident cases settled prior to trial. If there is no recovery, the client owes no fee. Case costs and expenses paid by the firm are reimbursed from any settlement or recovery. This 25% fee is valid for 15 days after the date last advertised. No fee and no costs unless we recover for you.
- Free case review — no obligation
- No fee and no costs unless we recover for you
- Our fee is 25%* on motor vehicle accident cases, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Serving Indiana accident victims since 1996
Local: (317) 780-8000 · Main office: 4202 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Free case review
Tell us briefly what happened. A member of our team will follow up. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Indiana crash data & resources
Official Indiana crash numbers and links, each with its source.
Indiana crash statistics2024 statewide, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and county figures, each with its source.
Indianapolis Intersections With the Most Crashes (2021-2025 Study)IMPD crash reports 2021-2025: top 25 intersections, map and data.
Thanksgiving Eve Crashes in Indiana: 2016-2025 Data StudyWhat federal and IMPD data show about the day before Thanksgiving.
First Snow Crashes in Indianapolis: 10 Winters of Data (2016-2026)10 winters of IMPD crash data on first snow days.
Indy 500 Weekend Crashes: 10 Years of Indianapolis Data (2016-2025)10 years of race-weekend crash data near the Speedway.
How to get your crash reportISP, IMPD, and sheriff reports, fees under Indiana law, and what to check on the report.
Indiana accident resourcesOfficial government, court, and hospital links, grouped by what you need after a crash.
Hurt by a semi or commercial truck in Indiana?
Truck crashes are not ordinary car wrecks. They involve trucking companies, commercial insurance policies, federal safety rules, and electronic evidence that can disappear.
- Commercial insurance: most for-hire interstate carriers must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage (49 CFR 387.9).
- More than one responsible party: the driver, the carrier, the shipper, a broker, or a repair shop may share fault.
- Evidence on a clock: black box, ELD, and dash-cam data should be preserved quickly.
- Statewide: I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-64, I-94, I-465, and the Indiana Toll Road.
Indiana injury cases we handle
Semi-truck crashes and falls at businesses are our focus. We handle the other injury claims below too.
Semi & truck accidentsTractor-trailers, box trucks, tankers, delivery trucks
Slip & fall at businessesStores, restaurants, hotels, parking lots
Car accidentsAsk about our 25%* motor vehicle fee
Motorcycle accidentsHelp for injured riders
Pedestrian & bicycleCrosswalks, cyclists, hit-and-run
Wrongful deathHelp for families
Dog bitesBites and attacks
Work injuries (third-party)Beyond workers’ comp
Why talk with an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer at Poynter & Bucheri?
Facts from our firm site at pb-law.com. We handle Indiana car accident and truck accident claims and related injury cases.
Our fee is only 25%* on motor vehicle accident cases
At Poynter & Bucheri, our advertised fee is 25%* on motor vehicle accident cases, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes. No fee and no costs unless we recover for you.
*Disclaimer: The 25% fee applies only to motor vehicle (car, truck, and motorcycle) accident cases settled prior to trial. If there is no recovery, the client owes no fee. Case costs and expenses paid by the firm are reimbursed from any settlement or recovery. This 25% fee is valid for 15 days after the date last advertised.
Fair Fee Cap: on cases settled before trial, our fee is never more than what you take home.* Learn how it works
*Fee cap applies only to cases settled before trial and limits the fee only; case costs are not reduced; no result is promised.
No fee and no costs unless we recover for you
We work on a contingency fee. No fee and no costs unless we recover for you.
Strategic case handling
We counsel you when it is in your best interest to accept or deny an insurance company’s offer.
Indiana accident focus
Car accident, truck accident, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, dog bite, slip and fall, liquor liability, and wrongful death matters—see practice areas on pb-law.com.
Local Indianapolis office
Main office at 4202 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227, plus our Downtown Indy office and offices in Mooresville, Speedway, and Kokomo.
Helping injured people since 1996
Poynter & Bucheri has been helping Indianapolis-area injury victims since 1996.
Meet Donald Poynter
Don Poynter is a lifelong Hoosier who grew up in Morgantown. He has been a managing partner of Poynter & Bucheri since 1996, and his practice centers on personal injury for injured people, including motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall cases. Don is the responsible attorney for this website.
Recognition
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Donald L. Poynter)
- Avvo Rating 9.3 (Superb) (Donald L. Poynter)
- Haute Lawyer Top Lawyer 2026, Haute Living (Donald L. Poynter; Haute Lawyer Network membership)
- Lead Counsel Rated (Donald L. Poynter)
Awards and ratings are issued by independent organizations; methodology is set by each organization. No aspect of this recognition has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Indiana truck and injury lawyers serving the whole state
Poynter & Bucheri accepts injury cases throughout Indiana, with main and downtown offices in Indianapolis, plus offices in Mooresville, Speedway, and Kokomo. Find your city:
IndianapolisMarion CountyFort WayneAllen CountyEvansvilleVanderburgh CountySouth BendSt. Joseph CountyGary & Northwest IndianaLake CountyLafayetteTippecanoe CountyBloomingtonMonroe CountyMuncieDelaware CountyTerre HauteVigo CountyKokomoHoward CountyAndersonMadison CountyColumbusBartholomew CountyElkhartElkhart CountyRichmondWayne CountyMooresvilleMorgan CountySpeedwayMarion CountyPlainfieldHendricks CountyAvonHendricks CountyGreenwoodJohnson CountyBrownsburgHendricks County
Don’t see your town? We accept cases from every Indiana county—see all locations or call 1-800-265-9881. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What to do after a car or truck accident in Indiana
General information only—not legal advice. Your situation may differ.
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Get medical care
See a doctor promptly, even if you feel “okay.” Injuries can show up later, and records matter.
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Call the police
Request a crash report when appropriate. Note the other driver’s insurance and vehicle information.
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Document everything
Photos of the scene, vehicles, injuries, and witnesses help. Keep bills and time-off records.
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Talk with a lawyer before settling
Insurance companies move fast. A free case review with an Indiana personal injury attorney can help you understand your options before you sign anything.
Frequently asked questions about Indiana accident claims
Do I pay attorney fees if I don’t win?
Poynter & Bucheri’s personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, which means that if you do not win your case, you will pay no attorneys’ fees (as stated on pb-law.com). If there is no recovery, the client owes no fee and no costs. Case costs and expenses are paid from any settlement or recovery—ask us for details on your matter.
When is the 25% fee available?
The 25% fee applies only to motor vehicle (car, truck, and motorcycle) accident cases settled prior to trial. If there is no recovery, the client owes no fee. Case costs and expenses paid by the firm are reimbursed from any settlement or recovery. This 25% fee is valid for 15 days after the date last advertised. Other case types and cases that go to trial may be handled under a different fee agreement—ask during your free case review.
Is the case review really free?
Yes. Our contact page invites you to arrange a free case review with one of our personal injury attorneys.
What kinds of accidents do you handle?
Our focus is semi and commercial truck accidents and slip and falls at businesses. We also handle car, motorcycle, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, dog bites, liquor liability, wrongful death, and third-party work injury claims. See all practice areas or the full Indiana injury FAQ.
Where are you located?
Main Office: 4202 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Downtown Indy Office: 55 South State Avenue, Suite 303, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Mooresville Office: 4 N. Indiana Street, Mooresville, IN 46158
Speedway Office: 5610 Crawfordsville Road #203, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Kokomo Office: 600 East Markland Avenue, Kokomo, IN 46901
pb-law.com/contact
Toll-free: 1-800-265-9881
Local: (317) 780-8000
Which parts of Indiana do you serve?
We accept injury cases throughout Indiana, from Northwest Indiana to the Ohio River, including Indianapolis and Marion County and surrounding counties such as Johnson, Hamilton, Hendricks, Morgan, Boone, Hancock, Shelby, and Madison. Call if you are unsure whether we can help where you live.
Does submitting this form hire your firm?
No. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential information through this page.
Can I sue for emotional distress in Indiana?
Often, yes, if someone's carelessness caused a physical impact to you, like a crash, and you suffered serious emotional trauma. You don't need a separate physical injury. Indiana also allows some claims by close family members who saw a loved one killed or badly hurt, or arrived right after. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.
How likely is it to get sued after a car accident?
Most crash claims are settled by insurance companies without a lawsuit. If you're sued over a crash your policy covers, your auto insurer generally has to defend you, so tell them right away.
Ready to talk with an Indiana accident lawyer?
Call now or send the short form above for a free case review. Ask about our 25%* motor vehicle fee.
Call 1-800-265-9881