Medical Malpractice

One of the first questions we ask when engaged to defend a client in a matter: Is it possible to secure a dismissal before our client must expend unnecessary time, resources and emotional energy? Indeed, some claims have merit and are appropriately pursued. Many claims, however, do not – at least against the client we…

Indiana law provides some protections for those who furnish health care in response to a disaster emergency declared by the governor, as Governor Eric Holcomb did to address the current COVID-19 pandemic.  As news reports have made clear, our medical personnel and facilities have been faced with treating unanticipated numbers of patients for a new…

South Bend / Mishawaka, IN – After multiple prior attempts, Indiana lawmakers may have finally reached a consensus to raise the total compensation cap under Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act.  This is the first time the cap will be increased since 1999. The current law permits a total recovery of $1.25 million with a cap of $250,000.00…