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Home > Cerebral Palsy Lawyer > Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit > Indiana Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Filing Process
Last Updated: May 09, 2022

Indiana Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Filing Process

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire
Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

This article has been fact checked by an experienced birth injury attorney. Sources of information for the article are listed at the bottom.

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In Indiana, you have the right to sue if you feel your child’s cerebral palsy resulted from medical negligence. The process can be complicated, and it helps to understand the lawsuit filing process basics beforehand. An Indiana cerebral palsy lawyer with experience handling medical malpractice cases can help guide you.

Types of Lawsuits to File on Behalf of a Child with Cerebral Palsy

If you live in Indiana and have a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy and living with disabilities, you may face a couple of legal situations.

You might want to consider filing a lawsuit over the medical care that may have caused or contributed to the condition. You can also file over any discrimination your child or family has faced.

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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

A medical malpractice suit is filed against medical professionals. You may submit this kind of lawsuit if you believe that you can show your doctor or someone else providing care made a mistake that contributed to or caused cerebral palsy in your child.

For instance, a doctor may have used too much force during delivery and damaged your baby’s head. This kind of lawsuit is filed to get recognition from those responsible and recover damages.

Discrimination Complaints

State and federal laws protect against discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and education based on disability.[1]

If your child has experienced discrimination or is not given appropriate school services or open access and opportunities, you can file a complaint or a lawsuit to get justice and a resolution.

Do I Need an Indiana Lawyer to File a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

Yes. Do not proceed in filing any of these lawsuits without the right lawyer by your side. There are several reasons you need an experienced Indiana lawyer for the process of filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit. A layer can do several things for you: 

  • Explain your legal options and help you determine what kind of suit to file.
  • Educate you about the laws and how they apply to your situation.
  • Make every step of the filing process more comfortable.
  • Give you a better chance of winning your case and recovering damages for your child.
  • Pinpoint which Indiana or federal law applies in a case of discrimination.

How to File a Medical Malpractice Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit in Indiana

The process of filing a medical malpractice suit must begin within the state’s statute of limitations. Indiana law states that a malpractice case must be filed within two years of the incident. Or, if you discover the negligence later, it can be filed within two years of discovery.[2]

Minors who were under the age of six when harmed have until their eighth birthday to begin the process.

File a Complaint with the Medical Review Panel

As long as you are within the statute of limitations, the first step you’ll need to go through for a medical malpractice case is to file with the state’s medical review panel. Your lawyer will prepare a document that details the negligent incident for review by the panel.

The panel has 180 days to investigate and formal opinion. If it is in your favor, you can use the advice in your case, but it is not considered binding or conclusive.

File the Lawsuit

Once you have gone through the review panel, you can proceed with the actual lawsuit. This will proceed as usual for a suit, with a complaint notifying the defendants. They then have a certain amount of time to respond and decide if they will participate in settlement negotiations.

Negotiate a Settlement

Because it takes the least amount of time, the best outcome is for the defendants to agree to settle and give your child a fair amount of compensation. Your lawyer will engage in these negotiations on your behalf, but you have the ultimate decision on whether or not to accept an amount.

Go to Trial

Only if the negotiations fail or the defendants refuse to try to settle will you have to take your lawsuit to court. This is not often the outcome, but it does happen.

In a trial, your lawyer argues your case and presents evidence and testimony to prove that your child suffered from medical negligence. The jury makes the final decision and awards any damages.

How to File a Discrimination Complaint in Indiana

Many cases of discrimination go through a state agency. Your lawyer will know if your situation should be handled under federal rather than state law.

  • Under state law, the process begins with a complaint filed to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. You can file this complaint by phone, mail, online, or in person.
  • The Commission will then review your complaint and help you draft a Complaint of Discrimination Form.
  • A Commission officer can then help you determine if you are eligible, and if you are, will assign an investigator.
  • The investigator handles your complaint by determining if your case has merit and coming up with a final determination and a recommendation for what should happen next.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of this process, state law in Indiana does allow you to take private action. This means you can sue the responsible person or organization. For instance, if a landlord refused your family a rental because of your child’s disability, you can file a lawsuit to recover damages.

Filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit in Indiana is essential when your child suffers from medical malpractice or discrimination. A trial can provide remediation, a sense of justice, and much-needed damages. The process can seem daunting, but you can expect a good outcome if you find the right lawyer to help your family.

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References

  1. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (n.d.). ADA National Network | Information, Guidance and Training on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    Retrieved from: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada
  2. Medical liability/Malpractice statutes of limitation. (2014, March 20). Legislative News, Studies and Analysis | National Conference of State Legislatures.
    Retrieved from: https://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/medical-liability-malpractice-statutes-of-limitation.aspx
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Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Robert Wharton is an experienced cerebral palsy and birth injury attorney. His law firm handles medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. He has been selected multiple times as a “Super Lawyers – Rising Star”, and was honored as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

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