SB 394 Indiana Senate · 2022 Regular Session

Medical malpractice.

Summary
Provides that medical bills and medical expenses incurred in connection with the alleged injury or death of a patient are excluded from the maximum amount of damages that may be recovered in a medical malpractice action. Increases the amount that a health care provider is liable for in a medical malpractice action from $500,000 to $600,000 after June 30, 2022. Provides that recoverable medical expenses incurred in connection with the injury or death of a patient due from a judgment or settlement in a medical malpractice action shall be paid by the health care provider. Reduces the amount that a plaintiff's attorney may receive in a medical malpractice action from 32% to 25% of any recovery after June 30, 2022.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2022
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Introduced Jan 11, 2022 Last action Jan 11, 2022
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Rick Niemeyer
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