The Law Offices of David W. Holub represents people injured in car accidents in Remington, Indiana. We serve Remington and the rest of Jasper County from our office in Merrillville. Consultations are free. Call us at (219) 736-9700.
Car Accidents in Remington
Remington sits in Jasper County, where U.S. Route 24 and U.S. Route 231 cross through the middle of town. The two highways carry local traffic along with drivers using Remington as a route between the interstate and smaller towns to the east and west. Where US-24 and US-231 meet near downtown, turning traffic and cross-traffic create a steady risk of T-bone and left-turn crashes.
About a mile east of town, US-24 leads to Interstate 65 at Exit 201, home to a large Pilot Flying J travel center and a Petro/TA truck stop right at the interchange. Semis pull in and out at all hours to fuel up, park, and swap drivers. That much commercial truck traffic in one place raises the odds of a crash involving a tractor-trailer, whether it happens on the ramps, in the travel center lots, or on US-24 as trucks merge back onto the highway. Drivers unfamiliar with the interchange sometimes cut across multiple lanes at the last moment to make the exit, which adds another layer of risk right at the ramps.
Where Crashes Happen in Remington
Remington’s location also puts it on a direct path for long-haul traffic that has nothing to do with the town itself. Drivers passing through on US-24 or US-231, tired after hours on the road or unfamiliar with a rural intersection that has no signal, sometimes misjudge a stop sign or a gap in traffic. Farmland surrounds Remington on every side, and slow-moving farm equipment on the county roads is a routine part of driving here during planting and harvest, adding yet another kind of traffic these same drivers may not expect.
The crashes we see most often near Remington are intersection collisions where US-24 meets US-231, crashes involving semi-trucks near the Exit 201 truck stops, and collisions on rural roads where a farm vehicle or a distracted driver misses a stop sign.
Indiana Law That Governs Your Remington Claim
Indiana law gives you two years from the date of a crash to file a lawsuit. That deadline comes from Indiana Code 34-11-2-4, and once it runs out, the court will almost always dismiss the case.
Fault in Indiana is decided under a comparative fault system. As long as you were not more than half at fault, you can still recover, though your award is reduced by your own share of the fault (Indiana Code 34-51-2-6).
Crashes involving a government vehicle follow a stricter set of rules. The Comparative Fault Act does not apply to government defendants (Indiana Code 34-51-2-2), so the older contributory negligence rule controls instead, and any fault of your own can bar recovery entirely. Because US-24, US-231, and I-65 near Remington are state-maintained roads, this comes up more than people expect.
Government claims carry short notice deadlines too: as short as 180 days for a town, county, or other political subdivision (Indiana Code 34-13-3-8), and 270 days against the State (Indiana Code 34-13-3-6).
Where Your Remington Case Is Filed
Remington has no court of its own for injury cases. Jasper County’s Circuit Court and Superior Court are both housed at 115 W Washington Street in Rensselaer, about 12 miles east of Remington. Most of the work happens through filings and negotiation, and most claims settle before trial. See our page on car accident cases in Jasper County for more on the county’s claim process.
What To Do After a Crash in Remington
Call 911 and get to a safe spot if you can. A crash near the US-24/US-231 intersection or on a county road can leave your vehicle blocking a lane, so move to the shoulder when it is safe. A Remington police officer or the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department will respond and write a report.
If a semi-truck was involved near the Exit 201 truck stops, note the trucking company’s name and the truck number if you safely can; that information can be hard to track down later.
Get medical care as soon as you can, even if nothing feels broken. Franciscan Health Rensselaer, a short drive away, is the closest hospital for most people here. Photograph the scene and your injuries, and keep any paperwork from the trucking company or insurer. Our Merrillville car accident page explains what happens after you file a claim.
About the Law Offices of David W. Holub
Attorney David W. Holub has spent decades representing injured people across Northwest Indiana. He and attorney Katelyn Holub are licensed in Indiana and handle car accident claims, including truck crashes, from Jasper County and beyond. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome; each case depends on its facts.
The Law Offices of David W. Holub serves all of Northwest Indiana from our office at 8403 Merrillville Road, Merrillville, IN 46410, about an hour north of Remington via I-65. We do not have an office in Remington. Your first consultation can happen by phone, with video or in-person meetings in Merrillville when ready.
Remington Car Accident FAQs
What if I’m caught in a pileup on I-65 near Remington?
Multi-vehicle pileups are more common in poor weather or fog near the Exit 201 interchange, and sorting out fault can take time. The crash report, dashcam footage, and statements from other drivers matter more when this many vehicles are involved.
I was hit by a commercial truck near the Remington travel centers. What’s different about that claim?
Commercial trucking crashes usually involve larger insurance policies and federal safety rules that do not apply to passenger vehicles. The trucking company may send an investigator to the scene quickly, so gather your own photos and information just as fast, before evidence like driver logs disappears.
The other driver was from out of state. Can I still bring a claim in Indiana?
Yes. Remington sits near a major interstate corridor, so crashes involving out-of-state drivers are common here. Indiana law still governs a crash that happens in Remington, and your claim usually starts with that driver’s insurance company, wherever they are from.
What does a car accident lawyer cost?
Consultations are free. We handle injury cases on a contingency fee, so the fee comes out of any recovery. No recovery means no fee.
Talk With Our Office
If you have questions about your situation, you can contact our office to discuss it. Call (219) 736-9700 or send a message through our contact page.