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At Keller & Keller, we’ve been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice for Indiana construction workers since 1936. We’re a family-run firm, and we treat you like family because we understand that behind every case is a real person going through the toughest time of their life. We reach out and make sure our clients feel like they can have a cup of coffee with us. No fancy legal jargon, no runaround—just straight talk about what we’re going to do to win your case and get you the compensation you deserve.

Why You Need a Construction Site Accident Lawyer After an Injury

Navigating Complex Legal Claims Icon

Navigating Complex Legal Claims

Understanding Insurance Company Tactics Icon

Understanding Insurance Company Tactics

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Understanding Statute of Limitations

Navigating Complex
Legal Claims

Indiana construction site accidents often involve multiple parties: general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, and various insurance companies. Each party will try to shift blame to avoid liability. Without an experienced Indiana construction site accident lawyer, you’ll get lost in this maze of finger-pointing while your medical bills pile up and your family struggles financially

Understanding Insurance Company Tactics

A construction site injury involves workers’ compensation claims, but that’s often just the beginning. Third-party liability claims against negligent contractors, defective equipment manufacturers, or unsafe property conditions can provide significantly more compensation than workers’ comp alone. Insurance companies know this and will pressure you to accept a quick workers’ comp settlement before you understand your full legal rights.

Understanding Statute of Limitations

In Indiana, you typically have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit for construction site accidents. However, if government entities are involved or if you’re dealing with defective equipment claims, different deadlines may apply. Miss these deadlines, and you’re out of luck—no matter how strong your case is.

What to Do After a Construction Site Accident in Indiana

The actions you take immediately after a construction site accident can make or break your case.

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What to Do After an Accident

Taking the right steps after a crash can protect both your health and your legal claim.

  1. Get Medical Help: Even if you think you’re okay, construction site injuries can be severe and symptoms may not appear right away
  2. Report the Accident: Make sure your employer files an official incident report and get a copy for your records
  3. Document Everything: If you’re able, take photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and any equipment involved
  4. Collect Witness Information: Get names and contact details from coworkers who saw what happened
  5. Don’t Sign Anything: Avoid signing statements or settlements without legal advice
  6. Save All Documentation: Keep medical records, incident reports, and any communications with your employer or insurance companies
  7. File for Workers’ Compensation: Report your injury to start the workers’ comp process, but remember this may not cover all your damages
  8. Call Keller & Keller Immediately: The sooner we start investigating, the better we can preserve evidence and protect your rights
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The Keller & Keller Approach:

Indiana Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win

Client-First Philosophy

From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference in our approach. Our client-first philosophy means we take the time to understand not just the details of your accident but how it has affected your life, your work, your family, and your future in Indiana. We clearly communicate every step of the process in plain language you can understand—no confusing legal jargon. This approach has earned us countless 5-star reviews from real Indiana clients who’ve experienced the Keller & Keller difference firsthand.

Communication Commitment

We understand that being injured in an accident is stressful enough without having to chase down your lawyer for updates. That’s why we’ve built our practice around transparent, consistent communication.

When you hire us, you’ll have direct access to the Indiana-based attorney handling your case as well as a dedicated paralegal who monitors its daily status. We keep you informed throughout every stage of your claim, explaining what’s happening, what to expect next, and how it affects your case.

Battle-Tested Experience Since 1936

Our 80+ years of experience isn’t just about longevity—it’s about results. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of cases in Indiana and recovered thousands of millions of dollars for our clients. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with the biggest insurance companies and won. Our courtroom experience means we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. This willingness to fight—and our track record of success—often motivates insurance companies to offer better settlements to avoid facing us in court.

The Construction Site Accident Claim Process with Keller & Keller

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Free Consultation

Free Consultation

We’ll sit down with you—at no cost—and listen to your story. We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. No legal jargon, no pressure, just straight talk about what we can do for you. We’ll even come to you if your injuries prevent you from traveling to our Indiana offices.

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Investigation

Investigation

Once you hire us, our team springs into action, conducting a thorough investigation of your accident. We’ll visit the accident scene when necessary, obtain police reports and witness statements, gather medical records, and use drone technology when needed for scene documentation. We act quickly to ensure evidence doesn’t disappear.

3
Settlement Negotiations

Settlement Negotiations

Armed with compelling evidence and a clear understanding of your case’s value, we’ll aggressively negotiate with the insurance company for a fair settlement. Our reputation for success in Indiana courtrooms often motivates insurers to make reasonable offers rather than risk facing us at trial.

4
Handling Insurance

Handling Insurance

Leave the insurance companies to us. We’ll handle all communications, preventing adjusters from tricking you into making statements that could harm your claim. Our attorneys know exactly how to present your case to insurance companies in a way that emphasizes their liability and your damages.

5
Trial Representation

Trial Representation

While most claims settle out of court, we’re always prepared to take your case before an Indiana judge and jury if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. Our courtroom-tested attorneys have the experience, confidence, and skill to effectively present your case at trial.

Types of Construction Site Accidents We Handle

We handle all types of construction site accidents throughout Indiana, and each one presents its own unique challenges.

The Hard Truth

Construction Site Accident Statistics That Demand Action

28
Construction fatalities occurred in Indiana in 2023, up 33% from 21 in 2021

Indiana construction fatalities surged to 28 deaths in 2023, representing a 33% increase from 21 deaths in 2021. Despite employing only 162,608 workers, construction accounts for 17.8% of all workplace deaths in Indiana—making it one of the most dangerous industries in the state.

3,415
Construction workers in Indiana require medical care beyond first aid annually

With an injury rate of 2.1 injuries per 100 full-time workers, approximately 3,415 Indiana construction workers suffer injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid every year. Construction workers experience falls to lower levels at a rate of 13.9 per 10,000 workers versus just 4.6 for all private industry.

$166M
Is spent on workers’ compensation for construction injuries annually.

Construction accidents cost Indiana families and businesses hundreds of millions annually. The 28 construction fatalities in 2023 represent an estimated $42-56 million in lost lifetime earnings, while the approximately 3,415 annual construction injuries generate an estimated $166 million in direct workers’ compensation costs.

Leading Causes of Construction Site Accidents

Most construction site accidents are preventable, which is what makes these injuries so infuriating. Understanding these causes helps us build stronger cases and hold negligent parties accountable.

Inadequate Safety Training

When companies rush workers onto job sites without proper training on equipment operation, hazard recognition, and safety procedures

OSHA Violations

When contractors ignore federal safety regulations to save time and money, putting workers at risk for serious injuries

Defective Equipment

When manufacturers cut corners on design or maintenance, creating dangerous conditions for workers who rely on equipment to do their jobs safely

Poor Site Management

When general contractors fail to coordinate safety between multiple subcontractors, creating hazardous conditions and communication breakdowns

Construction Site Accident Injuries We Represent

Construction site accidents don’t cause minor cuts and bruises—they cause life-changing injuries that devastate families and end careers.

Compensation Available for Indiana Construction Site Accident Victims

If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to various types of compensation beyond workers’ compensation.

Economic Damages

These are quantifiable financial losses, including:

  • Medical expenses (past, current, and future)
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
  • Vocational rehabilitation and retraining costs
  • Home modification expenses for accessibility
  • In-home care and assistance costs
  • Transportation costs for medical appointments

Non-Economic Damages

These more subjective damages compensate for:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and trauma
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • Loss of consortium (impact on marital relationship)
  • Permanent disability and lifestyle changes

Punitive Damages

In cases involving extreme recklessness or willful safety violations, Indiana courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior by construction companies.

Wrongful Death Damages

When construction site accidents result in fatalities, surviving family members may recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering of their loved one before death.

How Keller & Keller Investigates Indiana Construction Site Accident Cases

Our approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your claim:

Setting the Indiana Standard

Cutting-Edge Investigation Technology

Professional drone documentation

Captures construction sites from angles impossible with traditional methods, providing evidence of safety violations, equipment positioning, and hazardous conditions.

Advanced voice-over-IP networks

Equipment data extraction

Cloud-based case management

Rapid-response investigation

What Sets Keller & Keller Apart

With so many law firms advertising their services, why choose Keller & Keller? The differences are clear.

Zero Fee Guarantee

We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.

No Fee Until We Win!

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Don’t Take Our Word For It!

See what our clients have to say about their experience with Keller & Keller.

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ā€œThey truly left no rock unturned and for that I am grateful!ā€

Chris

Their first and foremost concern was my state of health and continued to check my health status regularly and if I needed anything! After battling the insurance company I received a substantial settlement to which I was delighted. Again they performed a job that nobody else wanted to even look at due to the other lady’s insurance company claiming that an ā€œact of God is what made their client blackout causing the wreckā€. They truly left no rock unturned and for that I am grateful! Thank you Keller and Keller, Aaron and Justin for all you did for me through this entire incident!

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Zero Fee Guarantee

We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.

The Keller Tradition:

Three Generations of Fighting 
for Indiana Families

1936

Keller & Keller is Founded

George S. Keller opens the firm in South Bend, Indiana, establishing a ā€œClients Firstā€ philosophy that still guides the firm today.

1960

Landmark Win: Wycho v. Gnodtke

Keller argues and wins a precedent-setting wrongful death case against the Indiana State Highway Commission, taking the case nationwide.

1964

Michigan Office Opens

Jack and George Keller expand the firm by opening its first Michigan office, broadening the reach to serve more injured clients.

1985

South Bend Office Established

Keller & Keller solidifies its Indiana roots by officially opening a full-time office in downtown South Bend.

1999

Expansion to Indianapolis

Jim Keller leads the firm into Indiana’s capital, opening an office in Indianapolis to better serve clients across the state.

2005

Samantha’s House Established

Inspired by a young client, Keller & Keller founded Samantha’s House to support children in need. The nonprofit raises proceeds to provide transportation and accessible housing for disabled children throughout central Indiana.

2007

Keller & Keller Opens in Albuquerque

The firm extends its footprint to the Southwest, launching a New Mexico office to advocate for injured clients in the region.

2016

Settles Landmark Trucking Case for $48M

Keller & Keller settles landmark trucking case for $50 million dollars showcasing the firms ability to fight insurance companies and maximize recovery for our clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Indianapolis, IN 
Office

2850 N Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

South Bend, IN 
Office

16658 Cleveland Road
Granger, IN 46530

Anderson, IN 
Office

902 Main St suite 210, Anderson, IN 46016