DEMAND FOR SETTLEMENT - MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
STATE OF INDIANA
[FIRM NAME]
Attorneys at Law
[Street Address]
[City, Indiana ZIP]
Telephone: [Phone]
DATE: [Date]
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
[Adjuster Name]
[Insurance Company Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
RE: SETTLEMENT DEMAND
Our Client: [Client Full Name]
Date of Loss: [Date of Accident]
Your Insured: [At-Fault Driver Name]
Claim Number: [Claim Number]
Dear [Adjuster Name]:
This firm represents [Client Name] regarding the motor vehicle collision on [Date] in [County] County, Indiana.
I. INDIANA-SPECIFIC LEGAL FRAMEWORK
A. Statute of Limitations
Under Ind. Code Section 34-11-2-4, the statute of limitations for personal injury is two (2) years.
B. Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar)
Indiana follows modified comparative negligence under Ind. Code Section 34-51-2-6. Plaintiff barred if fault exceeds 50%.
C. No Damage Caps
Indiana does not cap compensatory damages in auto accident personal injury cases.
II. STATEMENT OF FACTS
[Describe collision]
III. DAMAGES
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | $[Amount] |
| Lost Wages | $[Amount] |
| Pain and Suffering | $[Amount] |
| TOTAL | $[Amount] |
IV. SETTLEMENT DEMAND
$[DEMAND AMOUNT]
Open for thirty (30) days until [Date].
Respectfully submitted,
[FIRM NAME]
By: _________________________________
[Attorney Name]
Indiana Bar No. [Number]
INDIANA PRACTICE NOTES
☐ 51% Bar Rule: Barred if more than 50% at fault
☐ No Damage Caps: Full compensation available (except med mal)
☐ Punitive Damages: Capped at greater of 3x compensatory or $50,000; 75% to state
☐ Collateral Source: Ind. Code Section 34-44-1-2 applies
☐ Government Claims: Indiana Tort Claims Act - 270 day notice requirement