Indiana Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
Total Damage Cap (Economic + Noneconomic)
Statutory Reference
Ind. Code § 34-18-14-3
Indiana enforces a strict total cap (both economic and noneconomic damages combined) of $1,800,000 for acts of malpractice occurring after June 30, 2019. Individual providers are liable for up to $500,000, and the Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund pays the remainder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the damage cap in Indiana?
Indiana imposes a hard, total cap of $1,800,000 on ALL damages (economic and noneconomic combined) for malpractice occurring after June 30, 2019.
How does the Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund work?
A healthcare provider is only personally liable for up to $500,000. If the awarded damages exceed this amount, the remaining balance up to $1,800,000 is paid by the state's Patient's Compensation Fund.
Are there exceptions to Indiana's absolute cap?
No. The $1,800,000 total damage cap is absolute and applies regardless of the severity of the injury or the amount of medical bills.
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