MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES ARE COMPLEX
We help you navigate the details of your medical malpractice case and help you earn the compensation you deserve.
When you contact us, you'll get:
- A team of attorneys with decades of medical malpractice experience
- A network of professionals with medical expertise
- Medical malpractice attorneys ranked in the top 100 trial attorneys in Indiana
- Knowledge and experience representing clients in complex medical malpractice cases
- Experience in handling medical malpractice cases involving expert witnesses
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES CAN ARISE FROM A VARIETY OF FORMS OF NEGLIGENCE
We assess and build cases in prenatal negligence, surgical errors, defective medical devices, and more.
Medical malpractice cases are difficult and extremely complex. We are one of a few firms in south-central Indiana who represent people impacted by negligence from physicians and other medical professionals. Before we pursue a medical malpractice case, we use our network of professionals to assess the likelihood of success for the case.
Labor & Delivery Negligence
We handle prenatal or labor-and-delivery medical malpractice negligence resulting in catastrophic birth injury.
Surgical Errors
We've handled many medical malpractice cases in the realm of surgical errors, including operating on the wrong organ or body part.
Failure To Treat
We often see cases where medical personnel fail to diagnose and treat cancer or other serious conditions in a timely, proper manner, including failure to order appropriate tests and accurately interpret results.
Anesthesia/Medication Error
When doctors administer anesthesia incorrectly or prescribe the wrong medications, there can be life altering-consequences.
Improper Use Of Medical Devices
If a medical device is used improperly or the device is defective, it can pose an unacceptable risk of permanent injury or death.
Medical Mistakes
Our practice handles medical malpractice mistakes of all natures. If you have experienced a medical mistake and you are looking for an attorney who can handle your case, our team can help.
COMMON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1I have heard there is a limit to the amount you can receive if you are the victim of medical malpractice, is that true?
Yes, there is a limit to the amount that you can recover if you are the victim of medical malpractice. The amount varies from state to state, but in the State of Indiana, the maximum that you can recover is 1.5 million dollars which was recently increased from 1.25 million – a number that remained the same for the better part of 15 years.
2Can you sue a doctor directly in Indiana?
No, you cannot sue a doctor under his or her name in Indiana for medical malpractice, so long as he or she is a qualified healthcare provider. You must file your case with the Indiana Department of Insurance. You may file a case under “Doctor Anonymous” while your case is in review with the medical review panel.
3When should I get an attorney involved if I think I have a medical malpractice case?
The sooner you get an attorney involved, the better. Medical malpractice cases are complex, and in many situations, medical boards or medical review panels are more understanding of medical professionals. Skilled attorneys can help you navigate the details of your case and help you build the strongest case possible.
4What is the medical review panel?
The medical review panel is a group of three doctors and one attorney that review your medical malpractice submission, medical records, and argument as to why they should find medical negligence. The three doctors then vote to determine whether medical malpractice occurred. The attorney does not vote, but he/she advises the doctors on what the law is and the legal principles that apply in determining whether medical malpractice occurred. If at least two of the doctors determine that there was malpractice then you are said to have “won” at the panel.
5If I win at the panel, what happens?
If you win at the panel, the panel members that found there was medical malpractice now become witnesses for you should the matter proceed to trial, and the defendant doctor certainly has the right to go to trial.
6If I lose at the panel, what happens?
If the medical review panel comes back against you, then you must find a doctor that will testify on your behalf that medical malpractice did indeed occur. This can be accomplished with the help of a skilled attorney with relationships with medical professionals who can help build your case for the best defense.
7How can I find a doctor to testify on my behalf that malpractice actually occurred if the panel comes back against me?
Winning a case at trial in which the medical review panel has come back against you is no easy feat, but that is exactly what the attorneys at BOC have done time and time again.
Fully understanding and evaluating the medical malpractice case before submitting the case to the medical review panel is absolutely essential. This way, if the medical review panel rules in the doctor’s favor, we have the information and insight necessary to locate an expert doctor that can counter the doctors’ decisions from the medical review panel.
8Does every type of negligence case that occurs at a health care facility mean that it was medical malpractice?
Absolutely not. It is, like most areas in medical malpractice and personal injury law, a very complicated matter in determining what is and what is not negligent medical care. Consulting with an attorney familiar in both personal injury and medical malpractice law will give you the best chance of evaluating your claim and determining which route is the best given your particular injury.
WE REPRESENT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VICTIMS ACROSS THE STATE OF INDIANA
We are one of few firms in Indiana who represent people who have suffered serious consequences due to medical malpractice. We have the experience and knowledge to secure positive results in medical malpractice cases and we are on your side when navigating the high burden of proof associated with medical malpractice cases.
WE ARE YOUR TEAM OF TRIAL-TESTED ATTORNEYS FIGHTING ON YOUR BEHALF
When you’re up against a difficult medical malpractice case, trust the team with proven trial experience and success.
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