Personal Injury Lawyer | Jeffersonville, IN

Jeffersonville Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Southern Indiana and Clark County

Karl Truman Law’s Jeffersonville office has been right here in Southern Indiana since 1991. This is where the firm was founded. Karl Truman built his practice in this community, served on the Sellersburg Town Council, and has been a fixture of Kentuckiana’s legal and veterans community for more than three decades. When you call our Jeffersonville office, you reach a team that is genuinely local.

No fee unless we win. Available 24/7. Free consultation. Call (812) 282-8500.

OFFICE INFORMATION

Our Jeffersonville, Indiana Office

Jeffersonville Office 420 Wall Street Jeffersonville, IN 47130  Phone: (812) 282-8500 Email: info@trumanlaw.com  Hours: Available 24/7 for consultations Office hours: Monday through Friday Our Jeffersonville office is located on Wall Street in downtown Jeffersonville, one block from the Ohio River waterfront and a short drive from the Clark Memorial Bridge connecting Southern Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky.

Driving Directions to Our Jeffersonville Office

From I-65 North (from Louisville): Take Exit 0 toward The Falls of the Ohio State Park / Jeffersonville. Merge onto West Market Street. Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue. Take the first right onto North Shore Drive. Turn right onto West Court Avenue. Turn right onto Wall Street. Karl Truman Law Office is on your left.

From I-64 West (from Indiana): Take I-64 West toward Jeffersonville. Take Exit 0 toward Jeffersonville. Follow East Court Avenue into downtown Jeffersonville. Turn right onto Wall Street. The office is on your right.

From New Albany: Take State Road 62 East (East Spring Street) through downtown New Albany heading toward Jeffersonville. Turn left onto Court Avenue. Turn left onto Wall Street. The office is on your left.

From Sellersburg: Take US-31 South toward Jeffersonville. Continue through Clarksville to downtown Jeffersonville. Turn onto Wall Street. The office is on your right.

JEFFERSONVILLE AND SOUTHERN INDIANA LAW OVERVIEW

Personal Injury Law in Jeffersonville and Southern Indiana: What You Need to Know

Jeffersonville is the county seat of Clark County, Indiana, located directly across the Ohio River from Louisville. With a population of more than 50,000 residents and a strategic location at the intersection of I-65 and I-64, Jeffersonville is a hub of transportation, manufacturing, and commerce in Southern Indiana. The Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville, Amazon Fulfillment Center, Clark Memorial Health, and major logistics companies create significant employment and with it, significant personal injury and workers’ compensation exposure.

Clark County records more than 3,200 vehicle collisions annually, including 13 or more fatal crashes, 88 alcohol-impaired crashes, and 74 motorcycle-involved crashes. I-65, State Road 62, and the Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Jeffersonville to Louisville are among the highest-volume and highest-risk corridors in the county. Accidents on the Ohio River bridges create complex jurisdictional questions that require attorneys licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky. Karl Truman is licensed in both states and admitted in federal courts in both.

Indiana is a fault-based state for auto accidents, not a no-fault state. You can pursue a claim directly against the at-fault driver without first going through your own PIP coverage. Indiana’s modified comparative fault rule bars recovery if you are 51% or more at fault. If you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced proportionally.

The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Indiana is two years from the date of injury. For wrongful death, it is two years from the date of death. Contact us immediately after any accident.

SOUTHERN INDIANA PRACTICE AREAS

How Karl Truman Law Helps Southern Indiana Clients

Vehicle & Highway Accidents Car accidents on I-65, I-64, and SR-62 in Clark County Truck and semi-truck accidents on interstate corridors Motorcycle accidents in Clark and Floyd counties Accidents on the Ohio River bridges Construction zone crashes in active work areas Rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft Workplace & Premises Workers’ compensation claims for Clark County employers Construction site injuries at Jeffersonville-area job sites Warehouse and logistics injuries (Amazon, Port of Indiana) Slip and fall accidents in commercial and retail properties

Catastrophic Injury Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injury Wrongful death under Indiana law Burn injuries and amputation Disability & Veterans Workers’ compensation and SSDI appeals VA disability claims for Southern Indiana veterans Long-term disability cases Medical & Product Medical malpractice at Clark Memorial Health and area providers Defective products and consumer claims Nursing home abuse and neglect

Southern Indiana’s Personal Injury Firm With 30+ Years of Local Roots

Karl Truman did not move to Southern Indiana to open a branch office. He built his career here. He served on the Sellersburg Town Council and Planning and Zoning Board. He served as president of the Clark County Bar Association. He received the Clark County Humanitarian Award for his volunteer work with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. This community is not a market to him. It is home.

Karl is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the Northern District of Indiana, in addition to both Kentucky federal districts. He is licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky, which matters when your accident or injury involves both sides of the river, as many do in the Jeffersonville area.

His veterans disability claims coordinator is a U.S. Army veteran. His firm’s community involvement with AMVETS Post 61, the Veterans Day Parade, and multiple Southern Indiana veteran organizations reflects a genuine, ongoing commitment to this population, not a marketing category.

JEFFERSONVILLE FAQ

Jeffersonville Personal Injury Questions and Answers

Q: What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Indiana?

A: In Indiana, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury. Wrongful death claims must also be filed within two years of the date of death. Some exceptions apply. Contact us immediately after any accident to preserve your rights.

Q: Is Indiana a no-fault state for car accidents?

A: No. Indiana is a fault-based state. You can file a claim directly against the at-fault driver without first going through your own no-fault insurance. Your own PIP coverage may be available if you opted into it, but it is not required in Indiana. You pay for the other driver’s negligence out of their insurance, not yours.

Q: What happens if my accident happened on a bridge between Indiana and Kentucky?

A: Jurisdictional questions on bridge accidents are fact-specific and depend on where the accident occurred, which state’s laws apply, and which courts have jurisdiction. Karl Truman Law is licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky and admitted in multiple federal courts in both states. We handle cross-river cases regularly.

Q: How much does a Jeffersonville personal injury attorney cost?

A: Nothing upfront. Karl Truman Law works on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win. Attorney fees come from your settlement or verdict. We also advance all case costs.

Q: What if the other driver in my accident was from Kentucky?

A: This is common in the Jeffersonville area given the heavy cross-river traffic. Which state’s law applies depends on where the accident occurred, not where the driver is from. If the accident happened in Indiana, Indiana law generally governs. We navigate these cross-state situations routinely.

Q: Does Karl Truman Law handle workers’ comp cases in Indiana?

A: Yes. We handle Indiana workers’ compensation claims for injured workers in Clark County, Floyd County, and throughout Southern Indiana. Indiana workers’ comp has specific rules about employer-selected physicians and reporting deadlines. We know the system and protect your rights from day one.

Q: Can I sue my employer after a workplace injury in Indiana?

A: Generally no. Indiana workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy against your employer for on-the-job injuries. However, if a third party such as a property owner, contractor, or equipment manufacturer contributed to your injury, you can pursue a separate personal injury claim against them. We identify all available defendants.

Southern Indiana’s Personal Injury Team. Right Here. Since 1991.

Our Jeffersonville office serves clients throughout Clark County, Floyd County, Harrison County, and Southern Indiana. Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7. Call (812) 282-8500.