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Modified Comparative Negligence - 51% Fault Bar Under Indiana Law

Negligence Law

Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar)

Indiana follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.

Damage Caps

No Cap

No limit on non-economic damages

Statute of Limitations

2 years for personal injury

Deadline to file your lawsuit

Understanding Indiana's Negligence Law

What is Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar)?

Indiana follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.

Example:

If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, they recover $0.

Damage Caps in Indiana

Additional research needed for specific cap amounts

Personal Injury Statistics in Indiana

Average Settlement

$0

Based on reported cases in Indiana

Cases Filed Annually

50,199

Personal injury lawsuits per year

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