Ind. Code ch. 34-18-18

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Ind. Code § 34-18-18-1 Limitation on fees

Sec. 1. When a plaintiff is represented by an attorney in the prosecution of the plaintiff's claim subject to IC 34-18-8-4, the plaintiff's attorney's fees may not exceed, for an act of malpractice committed: (1) before July 1, 2017, fifteen percent (15%) of any recovery from the fund; and (2) after June 30, 2017, thirty-two percent (32%) of any recovery under IC 34-18-14-3. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-18-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.182-2016, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 34-18-18-2 Per diem payment by written agreement

Sec. 2. A patient has the right to elect to pay for the attorney's services on a mutually satisfactory per diem basis. The election, however, must be exercised in written form at the time of employment. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-18-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.

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