Negligence & Medical Malpractice: Is There a Difference and Does it Matter?
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…