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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Indiana: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 2 years
2 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Indiana
Indiana applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (Indiana Code § 34-51-2-6). Federal OSHA governs Indiana construction. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and the Northwest Indiana (Gary/Hammond) industrial corridor generate the most construction accident volume. Northwest Indiana has significant industrial and infrastructure construction adjacent to the Chicago metro market. Indiana civil construction accident claims are filed in Indiana Circuit or Superior Courts depending on the county.
Exposure in Indiana
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Indiana
Source: Indiana Code § 34-51-2-6