Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Indiana

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Statute of Limitations

I.C. § 34-18-7: 2-year SOL from act of malpractice; discovery rule limited to 2 years from discovery but no more than 6 years from act. Mandatory Medical Review Panel process before lawsuit. Minors: SOL tolled until age 6 or 2 years after the act, whichever is longer.

2 years from act; limited discovery; Medical Review Panel mandatory

Indiana Data

Exposure in Indiana

Source: Indiana Medical Malpractice Act

Source: I.C. § 34-18-14

Source: I.C. § 34-18-8

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Indiana

IU Health Methodist Hospital — Level I Trauma Center

Eskenazi Health — Level I Trauma Center