Most falls: two years
Most premises injury lawsuits must be filed within two years from the fall (IC 34-11-2-4).
Claims against a government entity: much shorter
A fall on a city sidewalk, in a public building or at a public school may lead to a claim against a government entity. Those claims follow special rules. Written notice is generally due within 180 days for a local government unit (city, county, town, school corporation) and 270 days for the State (IC 34-13-3-8 and IC 34-13-3-6). Call quickly.
Claims against government entities are generally not governed by the Comparative Fault Act, and Indiana's stricter contributory-negligence rule can apply.
Deadlines can be shorter in some situations. This is general information, not legal advice.
Sources
- IC 34-11-2-4: iga.in.gov
- IC 34-13-3 (Indiana Tort Claims Act): iga.in.gov