Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Lafayette, Indiana
Last updated on October 11, 2025
Located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Lafayette is just across the Wabash River from West Lafayette and Purdue University. In 2000, Lafayette had a population of 56,397, a substantial growth over the city’s 1990 population.¹ Over the years, and as Lafayette has grown, attorneys at Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP have handled numerous cases in Tippecanoe County and the Lafayette area and have the knowledge, experience, resources and staffing necessary to assist you.
Our attorneys have appeared in Tippecanoe County courts representing many types of client cases and have experience in handling cases throughout Indiana involving:
- Car accident
- Insurance disputes
- Birth injuries
- Motorcycle injuries
- Truck wrecks
- Medical malpractice
- Brain and spinal cord injuries
- Slip- and trip-and-fall cases
- Work-related injuries
- Wrongful death claims
Whether your accident occurred on State Road 26, State Road 25, U.S. 52, Old U.S. 231, Sagamore Parkway, or a local Lafayette road, you should not hesitate to seek advice from a Lafayette car accident attorney experienced in handling automobile accident cases in order to best protect your interests.
Auto Accident Risks in Lafayette and Tippecanoe County
Lafayette’s bustling roads, including State Road 26, Sagamore Parkway, and U.S. 52, see heavy traffic due to the city’s proximity to Purdue University and its growing population, which reached 70,783 in 2020.
Tippecanoe County reported over 4,500 crashes from 2020 to 2024, with hundreds resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. Common accident causes include distracted driving (e.g., cellphone use), speeding, and impaired driving, particularly near busy intersections like U.S. 52 and State Road 25. Rural roads and highway ramps also contribute to collisions, such as ran-off-road crashes or rear-end accidents during heavy traffic near Purdue’s campus.
Our Lafayette car accident lawyers are well-versed in local accident trends and work with Lafayette police reports and insurance companies to build strong cases for victims.
Understanding Indiana’s Personal Injury Laws
Indiana’s personal injury laws impact your ability to recover compensation. The state uses a modified comparative fault system, meaning if you’re more than 50% at fault for an accident, you may not recover damages.
Most personal injury claims, including auto accidents and medical malpractice, have a two-year statute of limitations from the injury date, so prompt action is critical. Damages may cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, though medical malpractice cases face a $1.8 million cap on non-economic damages.
Our experienced team ensures your claim adheres to these rules, leveraging our deep knowledge of Tippecanoe County courts to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys have also represented numerous medical malpractice victims and their families. Medical malpractice claims can be difficult, lengthy and expensive, but our firm has the experience and resources needed to assist you with your claim.
If you believe that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical negligence by St. Elizabeth Regional Health, Clarian Arnett Hospital, St. Vincent’s Seton Specialty Hospital, Wabash Valley Hospital, or another local health care provider, we can help.
Why Choose Us For Your Lafayette Personal Injury Case
Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP stands out with a proven track record of recovering over $100 million for injury victims across Indiana. With more than 75 years of combined legal experience, our team has earned accolades such as inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers®, AV® ratings through Martindale-Hubbell®, and recognition as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report. We offer free case evaluations and are prepared to take your case to trial if needed, ensuring maximum compensation for your injuries.
Our focus includes serious injury cases from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as premises liability, construction accidents, and wrongful death claims.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation
If you would like to discuss whether you have a case with one of our Lafayette personal injury attorneys, free of charge, please contact Paul Kruse, Tony Patterson or John McLaughlin by email or at 317-505-1342.
In order to more easily assist you, our firm has both a downtown Indianapolis office and a northside office in Lebanon. Our Lebanon office is easily accessible from Interstate 65, just 35 miles south of Lafayette.
To reach our office from Lafayette: Take I-65 south to Exit 140. From Exit 140, turn left onto IN-32. After traveling approximately 1.2 miles on IN-32, turn left on West Main Street. Our office is on the left side of the road at 225 West Main Street, Lebanon, Indiana.
1 – United States Census Bureau.