When hospitals or medical professionals in Valparaiso fail to meet the accepted standard of care, patients can suffer serious, life-altering injuries. If you’ve been harmed by hospital negligence, a Valparaiso hospital malpractice attorney can help you pursue justice. The team at Langer & Langer has extensive experience handling complex Indiana medical malpractice claims, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and negligent post-operative care.
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Every patient deserves safe and attentive medical care. When hospitals fail to meet those standards, the impact can be life-changing, but with the right legal help, recovery and accountability are possible. Our law firm handles hospital malpractice claims throughout Valparaiso and surrounding Northwest Indiana communities.
Our Valparaiso hospital malpractice attorneys help patients and families across Porter County rebuild after preventable medical errors. We provide compassionate support and proven legal guidance every step of the way.
At Langer & Langer, we have spent over 40 years fighting for Indiana families affected by hospital negligence. If you believe a hospital’s mistake caused your injury, contact us for a free case review today.
Yes. If you were injured because a hospital failed to meet the accepted standard of care under Indiana law, you may have a valid hospital malpractice case. Hospital malpractice occurs when preventable errors cause serious harm that could have been avoided with proper procedures, supervision, or communication. A legal evaluation is the quickest way to determine whether your case qualifies.
You may have a hospital malpractice claim if:
In hospital malpractice cases, more than one person or organization may be responsible. Hospitals in Valparaiso and Porter County are held to strict standards under Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act (Ind. Code § 34-18), which defines liability and procedural requirements. Liability can fall on doctors, nurses, or even the hospital itself, depending on who made the mistake and how it happened. Our attorneys carefully examine every detail to find out who should be held accountable.
Those who may be liable include:
Hospitals and administrators:
When staff negligence occurs under their supervision.
Doctors or surgeons:
For errors in diagnosis, surgery, or treatment decisions.
Nurses and staff members:
When patient monitoring or communication breaks down.
Pharmacists or technicians:
If medication or dosage errors caused harm.
Third-party contractors:
For failures involving maintenance or outsourced services.
We identify everyone responsible for your injury and hold them accountable. Schedule your free case review today to discuss your next steps.
Not every medical error is considered malpractice under Indiana law. To have a valid hospital malpractice claim, your case must meet specific legal requirements that connect the hospital’s actions, or inaction, to your injury. This involves proving that the hospital failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that this breach directly caused medical harm.
A valid hospital malpractice claim generally requires proof of:
Duty of care
The hospital or its staff had a legal obligation to provide safe, competent treatment.
Breach of duty
That duty was violated through negligence or failure to follow proper procedures.
Injury or harm
The patient suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm.
Causation
The harm was a direct result of the hospital’s breach, not an unrelated condition.
Proving these elements can be complex, which is why speaking with an experienced attorney is the best way to confirm whether your case meets Indiana’s legal standards. Contact our law firm for a free case review to learn if your hospital malpractice claim is valid.
Hospital malpractice can take many forms, sometimes from a single provider’s mistake, other times from systemic failures in policies, staffing, or communication. Recognizing these recurring patterns helps patients spot potential claims and understand when a hospital may have breached the standard of care.
Surgical errors include wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, and anesthesia mishaps. These events often stem from breakdowns in checklist compliance and perioperative communication, clear deviations from accepted protocols that can create hospital liability.
Common causes:
Talk to our legal team if you suspect a preventable surgical mistake caused harm.
ER malpractice arises when staff fail to diagnose, discharge too soon, or delay triage, turning urgent symptoms into life-threatening outcomes. Speed and accuracy are critical in emergency medicine.
Real-world issues:
If an ER decision worsened your condition, speak with an emergency room malpractice attorney.
Hospitals are responsible for safe medication systems. Drug errors, including giving the wrong drug, dose, route, or patient, often occur when staff fail to verify orders or monitor IV therapy.
Typical failures:
Our hospital medication error attorneys can review your chart for pharmacy and nursing breaches.
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), including MRSA, C. diff, and sepsis, can stem from lapses in sterilization, hand hygiene, or device care protocols. When prevention standards are ignored, patients face serious, avoidable harm.
Risk drivers:
Ask us about pursuing a hospital infection lawsuit if poor sanitation contributed to your illness.
Preventable falls, pressure ulcers (bed sores), and deterioration from missed vitals often trace back to understaffing or lack of risk assessments and rounding.
Frequent scenarios:
Call us to investigate if a lack of proper monitoring or care contributed to your injury.
1. Hospitals work aggressively to deny or reduce claims. Their insurers move fast, control records, and deploy defense experts. A dedicated lawyer levels the playing field from day one.
2. Legal and medical complexities require proven expertise. Hospital malpractice cases involve standards of care, causation, and vicarious liability, issues that demand seasoned trial counsel and trusted medical experts.
3. Our lawyers protect your rights and maximize recovery. We preserve evidence, quantify losses, and pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
We regularly represent clients harmed at hospitals and clinics across Valparaiso and Northwest Indiana, including Porter Regional Hospital and other local facilities. Let our proven team guide your case and secure what you deserve. Request your consultation now.
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Under Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act, total recoverable damages are subject to statutory caps that adjust periodically. Our attorneys ensure your case is filed correctly to maximize recovery under current law.
Let us pursue the full value of your case. Start with a no-obligation consultation.
Hospital malpractice claims in Indiana may be filed by:
1. The injured patient (the person who suffered medical harm and has legal standing).
2. A legal guardian (for minors or incapacitated adults).
3. A surviving family member in wrongful death claims (a legally recognized statutory beneficiary).
These eligibility rules determine who has standing to sue and how damages are allocated. If you’re unsure which party should file, a brief case review can confirm your options and protect deadlines.
If something felt wrong with your hospital care, act quickly. Evidence fades, memories blur, and Indiana’s deadline is strict. Under Indiana Code § 34-18-7-1, most claims must be filed within 2 years of the malpractice.
If you’re unsure what to do next, our attorneys can help you take action today.
For 40+ years, we have delivered high-value results in complex hospital malpractice claims across Indiana, pairing courtroom skill with a client-first approach and consistent victories. Our track record reflects preparation, medical expertise, and relentless advocacy.
Choose the firm Indiana families have trusted for decades. Contact our Valparaiso hospital malpractice lawyers for your free case consultation today.
Indiana imposes a strict two-year deadline to file most hospital malpractice claims under IC § 34-18-7-1. If you miss this statute of limitations, you will almost certainly lose your right to recover, no matter how severe the injury or how strong the evidence.
Don’t wait until it’s too late; speak with a Valparaiso hospital malpractice lawyer today to protect your right to compensation.
Yes. You can sue both the hospital and the doctor when direct negligence or vicarious liability applies. The hospital may be liable for the employees; the doctor may be liable for personal errors. Independent-contractor status and contracts affect who pays.
It varies. Hospital malpractice cases can take months to several years, depending on the Medical Review Panel, discovery, expert schedules, settlement talks, or trial. Remember, Indiana’s two-year statute of limitations still controls when you must file.
There’s no upfront cost. We work on a contingency fee; you pay no attorney’s fees unless we win. Case expenses (experts, records, filings) are typically advanced by us and reimbursed from the recovery.
Contact us today for a free consultation to evaluate your claim.
Strong evidence includes medical records, hospital policies/protocols, incident reports, medication logs, and witness statements. Expert testimony links a breach of the standard of care to medical harm (causation). Timelines, charts, and billing data help corroborate events.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Langer & Langer proudly represents patients and families across Valparaiso, Porter County, and surrounding Northwest Indiana communities who have suffered from hospital negligence. Langer & Langer is ready to listen, evaluate your options, and start protecting your rights immediately.
Time matters. Indiana deadlines are strict, and early action preserves evidence and strengthens your case. A free consultation can deliver clarity, next steps, and a focused plan built around your goals and recovery.
Call now or fill out our secure online form to schedule your free case review, no fees unless we win.
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