Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can result in serious personal injury or wrongful death. Medical Malpractice occurs when a physician or medical care provider (including facilities) fails to meet the standard of care as required by others practicing in the same or similar areas of medicine.  Medical malpractice cases can be brought against physicians, facilities or other medical care providers for the following, as well as other reasons:

  • Birth Related Injuries
  • Medication errors
  • Improper or misdiagnosis
  • Lack of informed consent
  • Surgical error
  • Medical instruments left inside the patient after surgery

Indiana Medical Malpractice

Indiana requires that all medical malpractices cases (except those involving damages under $15,000) be filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance before proceeding through the Indiana Judicial System. The procedures to be followed for Indiana Medical Malpractice claims can be viewed at the Indiana Department of Insurance.

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