Indiana Injury Claim Deadline Calculator
Most Indiana injury claims against a private driver must be filed in court within two years of the crash. If a city, county or school is at fault, you often have only 180 days to send a written notice. For the State of Indiana, it is usually 270 days.
This is not legal advice. It gives an estimate only. Your real deadline can be shorter or longer. Call Poynter & Bucheri at (317) 780-8000 to confirm your date.
How to use the Indiana injury claim deadline calculator
- Enter the date the crash or fall happened.
- Choose who was at fault.
- Press "Find my deadline."
- Write the date down. Plan to act weeks before it.
- Call us to check the date for your case.
Checklist before your deadline
- Crash report number
- Photos of the scene and injuries
- Names of witnesses
- Insurance letters and claim numbers
- Name of the government office, if a public vehicle or property was involved
Indiana deadlines at a glance
| Who was at fault | What is due | Time limit | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private driver or business | Lawsuit filed in court | 2 years | IC 34-11-2-4 |
| City, county, town or school | Written tort claim notice | 180 days | IC 34-13-3-8 |
| State of Indiana or state agency | Written tort claim notice | 270 days | IC 34-13-3-6 |
Source: Indiana Code, Title 34, Article 11, Chapter 2 and Title 34, Article 13, Chapter 3.
Read more: truck crash deadlines, slip and fall deadlines, and our car accident guide.
FAQs
How long do I have to sue after a car crash in Indiana?
For most injury claims against a private driver or business, you have two years from the crash to file a lawsuit.
What if a city or county vehicle hit me?
You usually must send a written tort claim notice within 180 days.
What if a state vehicle hit me?
You usually must send a written notice within 270 days.
Can my deadline be different?
Yes. Minors, people who cannot act for themselves, wrongful death claims and federal vehicles can follow other rules.
Does this calculator save my information?
No. The math runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent or stored.
Not sure about your date? Call (317) 780-8000 for a free consultation.
Poynter & Bucheri is an Indianapolis law firm that has helped Indiana accident victims since 1996.