Rehabilitation centers are an essential part of the healthcare system, offering in-patient care to those in need of medical assistance. Although you trust that these facilities are staffed with competent and well-trained individuals who keep their patients’ best interests in mind, this isn’t always the case. If you believe you or a loved one is a victim of medical malpractice, contacting a medical malpractice lawyer in Indiana can help you file a lawsuit.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional causes harm to a patient by failing to provide the appropriate standard of care. In rehab facilities, medical malpractice can encompass the following:
• Medication errors
• Incorrect diagnosis, failure to diagnose, or delayed diagnosis
• Anesthesia errors
• Incorrect treatment for the condition
• Abandoning the patient
• Failure to obtain informed consent
• Unsanitary conditions that lead to infection
Medical malpractice can be difficult to spot, as a poor outcome does not automatically mean that malpractice has occurred. However, many victims never learn that their injuries were caused by medical malpractice. If you’re unsure whether you’re a victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to contact an Indiana medical malpractice lawyer to schedule a free consultation.
Statute of Limitations in Indiana
Each state has a different time limit, also known as a statute of limitations, in which to file your medical malpractice lawsuit. Although Indiana’s statute of limitations is two years, there are some special circumstances that may offer you additional time.
• If you were a minor when the malpractice occurred, you have 10 years from the date of the malpractice or your 21st birthday, whichever happens first.
• If a foreign object was left inside your body during surgery, you have one year after it was discovered.
• If you were under continuous treatment, the clock begins when the treatment ended.
Potts Law LLC’s mission is to hold individuals or businesses responsible for your malpractice claim. If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, contact Potts Law at (317) 951-0087 or fill out the online contact form.
