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When you’ve been injured in a semi truck accident, you need more than just legal representation—you need a battle-tested sword and shield fighting for your rights.
Keller & Keller has been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice since 1936, establishing our firm as one of Indiana’s leading personal injury law firms.
Why You Need a Semi Truck Accident Lawyer After a Crash
The aftermath of any truck accident can turn your life upside down, leaving you overwhelmed. Meanwhile, the trucking company’s legal team is already working to minimize their liability.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Truck accident claims involve complicated legal processes that most people aren’t equipped to handle. Without experienced representation, you’re fighting an uphill battle against companies that have lawyers working immediately to limit their liability.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Insurance companies employ tactics designed to minimize truck accident payouts, including pressuring you for recorded statements, offering quick lowball settlements, delaying claims processing, and disputing injury severity.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Indiana gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. The sooner you contact us, the better we can protect your rights and preserve crucial evidence.
Steps to Take After a Semi Truck Accident in Indiana
Taking the right steps after a crash can protect both your health and your legal claim.
See What Your Case Is WorthMove to a safe location away from traffic and check for injuries.
Immediately file an official police report, even for minor accidents.
See a doctor right away, as adrenaline can mask serious injuries.
Take photos & videos of injuries, vehicles, the scene, skid marks, road hazard, and collect witness information.
Collect contact and insurance details from all drivers and parties involved: drivers, passengers, and witnesses.
Notify your insurance company about the accident.
Save all medical bills, repair estimates, and accident-related documents.
Politely decline insurance adjuster requests for comment.
Refrain from posting your accident on social accounts.
Early legal representation helps preserve evidence, meet deadlines, and prevent costly mistakes while dealing with insurance companies.
The Keller & Keller Approach:
Indiana Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win
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.
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.
Our 90+ 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 Semi Truck Accident Claim Process With Keller & Keller
When you hire us, we spring into action immediately. Time is critical in truck accident cases, and we don’t waste a moment.
Types of Semi Truck Accidents We Handle
We handle all types of truck accidents, and each one presents its own challenges.
The Hard Truth
Indiana Semi Truck Accident Statistics That Demand Attention
As the “Crossroads of America,” Indiana sees more than its share of truck accidents, and the numbers are sobering.
Indiana ranks 9th most dangerous in the nation for commercial truck accidents. According to FMCSA data, 173 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in Indiana during 2022, resulting in 172 deaths.
Indiana’s truck fatality rate consistently exceeds national averages. Federal data shows Indiana failed to meet its safety performance targets for 2018-2022, with actual fatalities reaching 889.6 against a target of 876.0.
The economic impact on Indiana is staggering—based on NHTSA’s economic analysis, Indiana’s proportional share of national truck crash costs includes $48 million in fatality-related expenses alone, with each fatality representing $11.3 million in total societal cost when quality-of-life valuations are included.
Leading Causes of Semi Truck Accidents
Understanding the leading causes of commercial truck accidents in Indiana helps us establish liability and build stronger cases for our clients:
Semi Truck Accident Injuries We Represent
The massive size difference between trucks and passenger vehicles creates injuries that change lives forever.
Compensation Available for Indiana Truck Accident Victims
If you or a family member have been injured in a semi truck accident due to negligence, you may be entitled to various types of compensation:
Economic Damages
These are quantifiable financial losses, including:
- Medical expenses (past, current, and future)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Home modification expenses
- In-home care costs
Non-Economic Damages
These more subjective damages compensate for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium (impact on marital relationship)
Punitive Damages
In cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct, Indiana courts may award punitive damages designed to punish wrongdoers and deter similar behavior.
Wrongful Death Damages
When truck 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 Semi Truck Accident Cases
Our meticulous approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your claim
Setting the Indiana Standard
Cutting-Edge Investigation Technology
While other law firms rely on outdated methods, Keller & Keller leverages cutting-edge technology to build stronger cases and win bigger settlements for our Indiana semi truck accident clients.
Professional drone documentation
Captures accident scenes from angles impossible with traditional methods, providing comprehensive evidence of skid marks, vehicle positions, and road conditions on Indiana’s highways.
Advanced voice-over-IP networks
Enables real-time collaboration between our Indianapolis and South Bend offices, investigators, and expert witnesses, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
Forensic data extraction
Our technicians retrieve crucial pre-crash data including speed, braking patterns, and steering inputs that often prove negligence in Indiana truck accidents.
Cloud-based case management
Provides you 24/7 access to your case information and status updates from anywhere in Indiana.
Rapid-response investigation
Allow us to conduct on-site evidence gathering within hours of an accident anywhere across Indiana, from the Borman Expressway to rural highways.
Free Guide
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Service Areas
Indiana Cities We Serve
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.
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Free Consultation
We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. We’ll come to you—whether you’re at home, in the hospital, or wherever is convenient.
We Fight
Our experienced team fights to investigate thoroughly, deal with insurance companies, and handle all the legal complexities while you focus on getting better.
You Recover
Focus on healing while we handle the rest. We’ll fight for you like we’d fight for our own family, because that’s exactly how we see you.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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