Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Indiana

Pending Med Negligence and support

My wife and I lost a son at 5 days due to an umbilical catheter intrusion and the lawsuit has begun. There is also suit for my wife and I pain and suffering. Does that incur a hike in child support? Also what if we took a stuctured settlement? Finally what are the laws with a non disclosure agreement?


Asked on 1/21/09, 4:55 pm

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Re: Pending Med Negligence and support

You should talk to your malpractice attorney concerning a non-disclosure agreement. Generally, a suit for personal injury does not result in an increase in child support as it is not income. However, an argument could be made that the interest earned from a structured settlement is income and that interest meets the criteria of substantial under I. C. 31, an increase could occur.

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Answered on 1/21/09, 5:01 pm


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