Bicycle Accident Complaint - Indiana
Before filing: File the prescribed Appearance form separately with this Complaint under Trial Rule 3.1(A). Submit the summons for the clerk to issue, then serve the issued summons and Complaint by an authorized Trial Rule 4 method. Check the filing court's local instructions.
IN THE [________________________________] COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, INDIANA
| Party | Role |
|---|---|
| [PLAINTIFF FULL LEGAL NAME] | Plaintiff |
| v. | |
| [DEFENDANT FULL LEGAL NAME] | Defendant |
Cause No.: [________________________________]
COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES — BICYCLE COLLISION
Plaintiff [PLAINTIFF NAME], by [COUNSEL NAME / SELF-REPRESENTED], alleges against Defendant [DEFENDANT NAME]:
Parties, jurisdiction, and venue
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Plaintiff resides in [COUNTY, STATE].
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Defendant resides or has a principal office in [COUNTY, STATE] and may be served at [SERVICE ADDRESS].
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This action arises from a collision in [COUNTY], Indiana. The facts supporting this Court's authority to hear the case are [________________________________]. This [Circuit / standard Superior] Court has original civil jurisdiction under [Ind. Code § 33-28-1-2(a)(1) / Ind. Code § 33-29-1-1.5(1)], as applicable.
- [COUNTY] is a preferred venue under Indiana Trial Rule 75(A)(3) because the collision occurred here and this complaint seeks damages for injuries relating to operation of a motor vehicle.
Count I — Negligence
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Plaintiff was riding a bicycle at [LOCATION, DIRECTION OF TRAVEL] on [__/__/____].
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Defendant was operating [VEHICLE] at [LOCATION AND DIRECTION].
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The vehicle struck Plaintiff when [DESCRIBE THE PASSING OR TURNING MOVEMENT, ROAD CONDITIONS, AND POINT OF IMPACT].
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Indiana Code § 9-21-8-37(1) requires a driver to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a person propelling a human-powered vehicle. If Defendant was overtaking a bicycle, § 9-21-8-5(3) also required at least three feet of clearance and a safe return to the original lane.
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Defendant breached the applicable duty by [SPECIFIC ACTS OR OMISSIONS SUPPORTED BY THE FACTS].
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Additional facts about passing clearance, turning, or another collision mechanism are [________________________________].
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Defendant's conduct caused the collision and Plaintiff's injuries because [DESCRIBE THE CAUSAL CONNECTION].
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Plaintiff sustained [DESCRIBE INJURIES] and received [DESCRIBE TREATMENT].
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Plaintiff incurred [DESCRIBE DOCUMENTED MEDICAL EXPENSES, LOST INCOME, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSSES].
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Plaintiff also experienced [DESCRIBE PAIN, IMPAIRMENT, OR OTHER NON-ECONOMIC HARM SUPPORTED BY THE FACTS].
Demand for relief
Plaintiff requests judgment against Defendant for compensatory damages proved in this action, costs as allowed by law, and any other appropriate relief.
Jury demand
Plaintiff demands trial by jury on every issue triable of right by jury under Indiana Trial Rule 38(B).
Dated: [__/__/____]
Signature: ___________________________________
Name: [________________________________]
Indiana attorney number, if represented: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Sources and references
- Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4(a) generally requires a personal injury action within two years after accrual; the collision date alone does not establish accrual.
- Indiana Trial Rules 8, 10, 38, and 75 govern the pleading, jury demand, and venue.
- Indiana Code § 9-21-8 states the driver duties identified in paragraph 8.
About this template
- Last updated
- October 24, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Indiana
- Category
- Personal Injury
Legal authority
- Indiana Trial Rule 3.1(A) (Appearance at case initiation)
- Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a) (Personal Injury Limitations Period)
- Ind. Code § 33-28-1-2(a)(1) (Circuit Court Civil Jurisdiction)
- Ind. Code § 33-29-1-1.5(1) (Standard Superior Court Civil Jurisdiction)
- Indiana Trial Rule 8(A) (Pleading and Demand for Relief)
- Indiana Trial Rule 10(G)-(H) (Caption and Numbered Allegations)
- Indiana Trial Rule 38(B) (Jury Demand)
- Indiana Trial Rule 75(A)(3) (Motor Vehicle Accident Venue)
- Ind. Code § 9-21-8-5(3) (Bicycle Passing Clearance)
- Ind. Code § 9-21-8-37(1) (Driver Due Care)
Personal injury cases are brought by people who were hurt because of someone else's carelessness: car crashes, slip and falls, defective products, and more. Demand letters, settlement agreements, and court filings in these cases have to document the injuries, the medical treatment, the lost income, and the exact legal basis for holding the other side responsible. Well-prepared paperwork is what drives higher settlements and forces insurers to take the claim seriously.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
The statutes this template relies on are listed under Legal authority.
Indiana Trial Rule 3.1(A) (checked October 24, 2026): "Pursuant to Trial Rule 3.1(A), an appearance form shall be filed by the initiating party at the time an action commenced."
Indiana Trial Rules 4 and 86(B)(2) (checked October 24, 2026): "service of the initial complaint or equivalent pleading and the summons is made by the filer using a method provided for by T.R. 4.1 through 4.17"
Ind. Code § 33-28-1-2(a)(1) (checked October 19, 2026): "All circuit courts have: (1) original and concurrent jurisdiction in all civil cases and in all criminal cases;"
Ind. Code § 33-29-1-1.5(1) (checked October 19, 2026): "All standard superior courts have: (1) original and concurrent jurisdiction in all civil cases and in all criminal cases;"
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