Medical Malpractice Statistics in Indianapolis
2 years from act; limited discovery rule
SOL
$1.8M per occurrence (combined economic + non-economic)
Total Recovery Cap
Mandatory — adds 6-12 months before court
Medical Review Panel
Courts in Indianapolis, Indiana
Marion County Superior Court — Civil Division
200 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Indianapolis
IU Health Methodist Hospital
1701 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Eskenazi Health
720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Liability Considerations in Indianapolis
Medical Malpractice in Indianapolis
Indianapolis and Marion County operate under Indiana's Medical Malpractice Act — one of the most unusual malpractice frameworks in the country. The total recovery cap of $1.8 million per occurrence applies to the combined total of all damages — economic and non-economic. Individual healthcare provider liability is capped at $400,000; the remaining $1.4 million comes from Indiana's Patient's Compensation Fund (PCF). This structure means that a child with severe cerebral palsy who would receive $15M+ in New York or Illinois is capped at $1.8M total in Indiana. The mandatory Medical Review Panel process adds 6-12 months before a lawsuit can be filed but also provides early expert feedback on the strength of the claim. IU Health Methodist and Riley Hospital for Children are the primary defendants in birth injury and pediatric malpractice cases.