Indiana Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyers

When you are hit by a standard driver, you deal with a single personal auto policy. When you are hit by a commercial vehicle on Indiana roads, you face a corporate entity, dedicated risk managers, and commercial insurance adjusters whose primary objective is to limit financial exposure.

At Shaw Law, we step in to handle the corporate phone calls, legal paperwork, and liability disputes so you can focus entirely on your physical healing. We provide transparent representation to help injured Hoosiers cross the bridge from medical stabilization to financial recovery. Our firm handles these cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there are no upfront attorney fees, and we only collect fees if compensation is recovered through a settlement or verdict on your behalf.

Don't navigate a corporate claim alone. Corporate insurers move quickly to minimize claims after an accident. Protect your rights from day one. Call us at (260) 777-7777 for a free case evaluation or reach out through our online form.

Clients Often Ask

How is a company car accident different from a regular car crash?

The primary difference lies in the vehicle ownership and the insurance structure. In a regular crash, you pursue compensation from an individual's personal auto policy. In a commercial accident, the vehicle is owned by a business or managed as part of a fleet. This gives you access to much higher commercial policy limits, but it also means you are up against corporate legal teams and professional claims adjusters who aggressively defend their company's bottom line.

Can I sue the business directly, or just the driver who hit me?

Under an Indiana legal doctrine known as respondeat superior, an employer can be held legally responsible for the negligent driving actions of their employee, provided the driver was performing work-related tasks at the exact time of the collision. Additionally, a business may be independently liable if it failed to maintain the vehicle properly or if it hired a driver with a dangerous driving history.

What if the employee claims they weren't working at the time?

This is a frequent point of contention in fleet vehicle crashes. If an employee were running a personal errand or commuting outside of work hours, the corporate insurer may deny the claim, forcing the issue back onto the driver’s personal insurance policy. Resolving this requires a detailed look at employer phone logs, timecards, and dispatch routing records to verify the driver’s exact professional status at the moment of impact.

Will hiring an attorney disrupt my current medical care?

Not at all. Your medical care remains your top priority, and you should continue following your doctor’s treatment plan precisely. Our role is to handle the legal and administrative weight behind the scenes. We gather your medical records, communicate with the insurance adjusters, and build your evidentiary file while you focus entirely on your physical recovery.

What to Do in the Days Following a Fleet Accident

• Preserve your medical documentation. Keep a dedicated file for all hospital discharge instructions, imaging reports, and physical therapy referrals. This creates a clear chronological link between the crash and your physical condition.
• Request the official crash report. Obtain a copy of the Indiana Officer's Standard Crash Report (ARIES) as soon as it becomes available. This file contains baseline details, diagrammed impact points, and officer determinations regarding contributing factors.
• Be cautious with corporate adjusters. You may receive a call from a risk manager or commercial insurer asking to record your perspective on the crash. You have the right to decline these early interviews and refer the adjusters directly to your legal counsel.
• Retain all financial records. Track any out-of-pocket medical costs, vehicle rental receipts, and documentation from your employer regarding missed shifts or lost income.