Marion County Superior Court — Civil Division
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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Indiana
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from act; limited discovery; Medical Review Panel mandatoryI.C. § 34-18-8-5, -6 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Indiana?
I.C. § 34-18-7-1: 2-year SOL from the act of malpractice; the statute has no discovery rule. Mandatory Medical Review Panel process before lawsuit, with limited exceptions (I.C. § 34-18-8-5, -6). Minors: the 2-year rule applies regardless of minority, except a child under 6 has until the 8th birthday to file. A lawyer can confirm yours.
2 years from act; limited discovery; Medical Review Panel mandatory
Source: I.C. § 34-18-8-5, -6
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Cases from Indiana can be heard in Marion County Superior Court — Civil Division. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.
Medical facilities in Indiana
IU Health Methodist Hospital — Level I Trauma Center
Eskenazi Health — Level I Trauma Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps overview. This page covers the local information available for Indiana.
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- I.C. § 34-18-8-5, -6