{"id":2299,"date":"2019-03-13T14:26:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T14:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2299"},"modified":"2019-03-13T14:26:05","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T14:26:05","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-medical-malpractice-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-medical-malpractice-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Medical malpractice claims are one of the most complex. Before you begin the process of pursuing a medical malpractice claim, it is important to obtain a general understanding of the Indiana state laws surrounding medical malpractice, liability, and related content. The best place to start is by contacting an experienced Indiana personal injury law firm that can provide trusted legal counseling for your unique medical malpractice case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the intervening time, continue\nreading to review some frequently asked questions and answers about medical\nmalpractice claims.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Medical-Malpractice-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1552486893801-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Indiana Medical Malpractice Lawyers 317-881-2700\" class=\"wp-image-2301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Medical-Malpractice-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1552486893801-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Medical-Malpractice-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1552486893801-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Medical-Malpractice-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1552486893801-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Medical-Malpractice-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1552486893801.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indiana Medical Malpractice Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f3e5; Do I Have a Medical Malpractice\nCase?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This is by far one of the most\ncommon questions asked by those who feel victimized by a hospital or medical\ncommunity. As mentioned, medical malpractice cases are highly complex, and\nfurthermore, differ in great detail among victims. In order to understand the\nstrength of your case, you will need to consult with a licensed medical\nmalpractice attorney who can provide a professional case evaluation. Most law\nfirms do not charge a fee for initial consultations.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f3e5; How Long Does a Medical Malpractice Case Take?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The complexity of medical\nmalpractice claims, combined with the infinite details and circumstances of\neach individual case, make it difficult to predict an exact time line. On\naverage, most claims are settled or resolved with 6 months to a year; however,\nthey can also take several years or more depending on the opposing parties and\nvarious other factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f3e5; How Much Does a Medical Malpractice Attorney Charge?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different types\nof fee arrangements and rates attorneys charge for their services. Some law\nfirms will use just one type of billing method, while another might use\nmultiple in combination. Most personal injury law firms use a contingency-fee\nbusiness model. A contingent payment arrangement works by not charging clients\nany retainers or upfront lawyer fees, but later collecting a percentage of the\nsettlement recover for them. Personal injury claims are complex and vary from\ncase to case, so the percentage collected upon judgment will vary among\nlawsuits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f3e5; What is the Indiana Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims? <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>In Indiana, a\nvictim has two years from the date the healthcare provider committed an act of\nnegligence that led to injuries to a patient. Statute of limitations for\nmedical malpractice claims do not start when the malpractice is discovered, but\nin some rare cases, it can. Talk to your personal injury attorney for details\nregarding when you can make a medical malpractice claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f3e5; Is Nursing Home Abuse Medical Malpractice?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing home abuse cases are separate from medical malpractice cases, except in the case that the resident was receiving medical care in addition to standard nursing home care. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/faqs-regarding-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"FAQS Regarding Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect (opens in a new tab)\">FAQS Regarding Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect<\/a>\u201d to learn some information about such cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f3e5; How Do I Win My Medical Malpractice Case?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous factors that\ncontribute to the success or failure of a medical malpractice case. Such\nfactors include the experience and proficiency of your legal team, the extent\nof your injuries and damages, and the strength of evidence you have against the\nopposing parties that proves their negligence. The stronger the evidence of\nnegligence, the stronger the chances of winning a settlement. Your first step\nto getting off on the right track with making a medical malpractice claim is to\ncontact a seasoned and reputable Indianapolis medical malpractice lawyer who\nyou can trust for professional legal guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indianapolis Medical Malpractice Lawyers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Personal-Injury-Attorney-Indianapolis-Copy-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700\" class=\"wp-image-2248\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you or your loved one is a victim of medical malpractice in Indiana, <strong>contact the Law office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to schedule a free initial consultation. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/medical-malpractice.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis medical malpractice lawyers (opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis medical malpractice lawyers<\/a> are ready, willing and able to help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve. We offer free initial consultations and never collect lawyer fees unless we prevail for you. Schedule your free consultation, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical malpractice claims are one of the most complex. Before you begin the process of pursuing a medical malpractice claim, it is important to obtain a general understanding of the Indiana state laws surrounding medical malpractice, liability, and related content. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-medical-malpractice-claims\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2301,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[125],"tags":[251,976,975,974,137,135],"class_list":["post-2299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medical-malpractice","tag-medical-malpractice-attorney","tag-medical-malpractice-claims","tag-medical-malpractice-facts","tag-medical-malpractice-faqs","tag-medical-malpractice-lawsuit","tag-medical-malpractice-lawyer-indianapolis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2299"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2303,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299\/revisions\/2303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}