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Indiana Medical Malpractice Act - Chapter 13
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IC 34-18-13
Chapter 13. Malpractice Coverage
IC 34-18-13-1
Liability under chapter dependent upon maintenance of malpractice liability insurance
Sec. 1. Only while malpractice liability insurance remains in force are the health care provider and the health care provider's insurer liable to a patient or the patient's representative for malpractice to the extent and in the manner specified in this article.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
IC 34-18-13-2
Acceptance of article; filing of proof of financial responsibility
Sec. 2. The filing of proof of financial responsibility with the commissioner constitutes, on the part of the insurer, a conclusive and unqualified acceptance of this article.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
IC 34-18-13-3
Policy terms limiting liability void
Sec. 3. A provision in a policy attempting to limit or modify the liability of the insurer contrary to this article is void.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
IC 34-18-13-4
Included policy pensions
Sec. 4. Every policy issued under this article (or IC 27-12 before its repeal) is considered to include the following provisions, and any change made by legislation adopted by the general assembly as fully as if the change were written in the policy:
(1) The insurer assumes all obligations to pay an award imposed against its insured under this article (or IC 27-12 before its repeal).
(2) A termination of this policy by cancellation initiated by the insurance company is not effective for patients claiming against the insured covered by the policy, unless at least thirty (30) days before the taking effect of the cancellation, a written notice giving the date upon which termination becomes effective has been received by the insured and the commissioner at their offices.
(3) A termination of this policy by cancellation initiated by the insured is not effective for patients claiming against the insured covered by the policy, unless at least thirty (30) days before the taking effect of the cancellation, a written notice giving the date upon which termination becomes effective has been received by the commissioner at the commissioner's office.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
IC 34-18-13-5 Insurer's failure to pay judgment; revocation of policy form
Sec. 5. If an insurer fails or refuses to pay a final judgment, except during the pendency of an appeal, or fails, or refuses to comply with this article, in addition to any other legal remedy, the commissioner may also revoke the approval of the insurer's policy form until the insurer pays the award or judgment or has complied with the violated provisions of this article and has resubmitted its policy form and received the approval of the commissioner.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
Note:
Anyone
who believes they may have a medical
malpractice claim should immediately consult
an attorney with experience in handling such
cases. As with many areas of the law,
medical malpractice law in Indiana is very
complex and contains numerous caveats and
peculiarities. One should not attempt to
interpret or apply the law to one's case
without the consultation of a medical
malpractice lawyer. Given that various
time limitations may apply, it is highly
advisable to consult such an attorney
without delay, in order to avoid having a
potential claim barred.
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This page
was last updated on 8/8/05. It is
highly advisable to undertake an independent
review of the current statute to ensure that
no legislative changes have been adopted
since such time.
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