Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Indiana

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Statute of Limitations

Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Indiana courts apply the discovery rule for latent asbestos diseases from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Indiana uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Lake County Superior Court handles northwest Indiana asbestos cases.

2 years from diagnosis

Indiana Data

Exposure in Indiana

Source: Indiana State Cancer Registry 2024

Source: NIOSH Indiana Occupational Data

Source: I.C. § 34-11-2-4

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Indiana

Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

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