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Indiana laws protect victims of physical and psychological injuries caused by medical malpractice. Yet only some people know the state's definition of this type of injury. Navigating the complex legal process of medical malpractice can be daunting. It is even harder...
Whether a claim is a case of ordinary negligence or medical malpractice is important because it is one of the deciding factors determining if a case is subject to the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act. (Ind. Code §34-18-et seq. referred to after as “the act”). The second deciding factor is whether the defendant provides proof of financial responsibility with the Commissioner…
Did you know that if you are injured while receiving medical treatment in Indiana, compensation can be significantly limited in your case? Indiana has had a damage award cap for many years. Doctors and the insurance providers rendering care their malpractice coverage have been able to reduce damages to very small amounts, with only a small portion of the claim…
All negligence cases are not created equal. While some medical malpractice cases seem cut and dry, others can be difficult to pin down. Medically related premises liability cases are often mistaken for medical malpractice. Still, most do not meet the standard to fall within the Act (Ind. Code §34-18-et seq. referred to after as “the act”). Determining whether a case…
We often think of medical malpractice as involving severe errors, such as wrong-site surgery, but in fact many cases of medical malpractice involve more subtle mistakes. Among the most common are medication errors – prescribing or administering the wrong medications, or the wrong dosages. While not as sudden or shocking as a mistake on the operating table, these errors can lead to…
When reviewing case histories of patients who were injured by medical errors, one of the most common factors you will see is a failure of communication. According to one study, communication problems were behind as many as 59% of all reported medical error injuries. Many of these events are the result of medical personnel failing to communicate effectively with each…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS, has recently announced new initiatives to protect nursing home residents. Specifically, CMS has committed to expanding state surveys of nursing homes. Guidance to state surveyors In recent guidance, CMS gave state surveyors instructions on how to address their significant backlogs of recertification surveys. CMS also advised them to more critically examine the…
Medical misdiagnosis can severely harm patients and may even result in a preventable death. For that reason, it is essential that victims of medical malpractice, and their loved ones, are familiar with the dangers of misdiagnosis and legal protections available to them with they have been misdiagnosed. 12 million victims annually Each year in the United States, 12 million victims are impacted…
Surgical procedures come with risks, but medical professionals and facilities can avoid many of preventable problems that harm victims when they exercise reasonable care and take protective measures. Unfortunately, Indiana residents suffer serious and sometimes life-threatening harm when their nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals fail to meet their standard of care and commit surgical mistakes. There are many ways that…
We trust our doctors and other medical professionals to care for us properly. After all, the health and lives of their patients are on the line. When they fail to do their jobs properly, it may be necessary to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to hold them responsible for the injury they cause. But there is a time limit to…