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Who is covered by the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act?
The Indiana Medical Malpractice Act has to be followed in a negligence case when the healthcare provider is a “qualified healthcare provider” – which essentially means that the healthcare provider has followed certain steps, which include obtaining malpractice insurance coverage … Continue reading
What is medical negligence or malpractice and what do I have to prove?
Sometimes we refer to medical negligence or medical malpractice as “running a medical red light”. In other words, medical negligence is when a doctor or other healthcare provider does something or does not do something that other doctors agree is … Continue reading
How does the Medical Review Panel work?
The panel is made up of three healthcare providers who are of the same or similar specialties as the doctor or other healthcare provider(s) who have had the claim made against them. For instance, if the claim is against a … Continue reading
What happens if I win or lose the Medical Review Panel?
If you lose the medical review panel, you and your attorney will decide whether you have a legitimate chance of success if you move forward and file your action in court. However, you will not be able to go forward … Continue reading
What is the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act?
The Indiana Medical Malpractice Act is a statute which was first passed in Indiana in 1975 that essentially set up a peer review of potential medical malpractice claims before they could be filed in court. The general idea of the … Continue reading
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