Indiana is an “at-fault” state. This means that if you are involved in a semi-truck accident or any other type of auto accident, the driver who caused the collision is legally responsible for the damages.
There are situations where both parties may be found to be at fault, in which case your degree of fault is important.
Indiana uses a “contributory fault” system which means that you can still bring a semi-truck accident lawsuit against the other party, but the damages you recover will be reduced by your share of liability. If your liability exceeds 50%, you will be barred from recovery.
In many cases, the cause of the accident is the driver’s negligence. But it is not always quite that simple.
Sometimes, there are other parties behind the scenes that also share blame for an accident, and if so, it is fair to go after everyone who shares responsibility. Here are some examples of other parties who could be liable for your damages.