by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Nov 27, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When someone goes to a medical provider for treatment, they’re trusting that the doctor or health care professional will adhere to strict guidelines. Patients also trust that the doctor will provide a standard of care in line with medical guidelines. When...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Nov 16, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice (or med mal) is the improper treatment or negligent treatment of a patient that does not meet the standard of care that another reasonably sound medical professional would provide. In Indiana, the statute of limitations for a med mal victim to file...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Nov 9, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice lawsuits are extremely complicated. Many factors go into whether or not a patient can pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit, including consent forms, negligence, type of procedure, and the steps that the entire medical team caring for you took. Many...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Nov 2, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you’re not feeling well, you head to the doctor and trust that they will do what is best for you. And while doctors can certainly be trustworthy individuals, sometimes there are things they don’t tell patients, missteps that they take, or negligence in providing...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Aug 31, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice in Indiana is defined as a legal wrong, whether by act or omission, that is committed by a healthcare provider against a patient. Medical malpractice is different (and sometimes trickier) than other types of personal injury claims like slip and...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Jun 22, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
It’s well known that all surgical procedures carry some amount of risk. Some are very safe, with minimal risks, but there is always the potential for something to go wrong once you go under the knife. Most patients undergo emergency or elective procedures every day...
