Amy Davis is the Owner of the Law Office of Amy M. Davis, a firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Known for her competitive drive, Amy has secured substantial verdicts, including a notable $5.26 million settlement in Knox County, earning her Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. 

Katherine Karres is a Personal Injury Lawyer at Hurst Limontes LLC, an Indiana law firm focused exclusively on helping victims of negligence. With over 13 years of experience in injury litigation, Katherine has gone to trial with 27 injury cases over her legal career and has helped thousands of clients resolve their cases. Before joining Hurst Limontes, she worked as a medical negligence claims litigator. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 to 2022, Super Lawyers 2023 to present, and a Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• [2:36] Amy Davis shares how personal loss led her to medical malpractice law
• [4:30] Katherine Karres talks about switching from defense to plaintiff work in med mal cases
• [7:09] Key differences between medical malpractice and standard negligence cases
• [14:13] The emotional toll and lengthy process of med mal claims on victims’ families
• [22:33] Why many cases are rejected despite clear negligence
• [28:02] The story of Jim Brower’s tragic methotrexate overdose and wrongful death
• [36:22] How pharmacy and facility policy failures led to a fatal medication error
• [43:50] Legal complexities in pursuing claims against multiple types of providers
• [51:41] Securing a $900,000 verdict after an eight-year battle

In this episode…

Medical malpractice cases are rarely straightforward — but when compounded by systemic issues, decades-old protections, and multiple layers of negligence, they become monumental undertakings. For grieving families, the emotional cost is compounded by a complex legal maze that prioritizes institutions over accountability. How can victims and their advocates navigate the system to achieve justice?

With extensive experience in plaintiff-side medical malpractice litigation, trial attorneys Amy Davis and Katherine Karres shed light on this harsh reality. They share the harrowing case of Jim Brower, an 82-year-old man who died after a rehab facility administered a lethal dose of methotrexate. Amy and Katherine narrate their multiyear litigation journey, explaining the complex legal framework of Indiana’s med mal laws, the need for airtight evidence and significant damage, and how they fought through the state’s three-stage trial process to secure a verdict. Together, they emphasize the importance of transparency, persistence, and advocating for legislative change to protect vulnerable patients.

In this episode of the Circle City Conversations podcast, Alex Limontes interviews Amy Davis, Owner of the Law Office of Amy M. Davis, and Katherine Karres, trial attorney at Hurst Limontes LLC, about a major medical malpractice case that spanned eight years. Amy and Katherine discuss the challenges of pursuing justice in Indiana’s medical system, the value of attorney collaborations, and the future of elder care accountability.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Alex Limontes: LinkedIn | Bio | Facebook
• Hurst Limontes LLC
• Amy Davis on LinkedIn
• Law Office of Amy M. Davis
• Katherine Karres: LinkedIn | Bio | Facebook
• “Navigating Medical Malpractice Laws: A Defense Attorney’s Journey to Championing Victims” with Tina Bell on Circle City Conversations

Quotable Moments: 

• “It was like a snowball — just negligence upon negligence. The more you look, the more you see.”
• “You can’t take anything that has a question mark. You have to have ironclad negligence.”
• “It’s like starting with a win. It’s just something about the respect doctors are given.”
• “You have to feel really confident on the liability, and the damages have to be high.”
• “The reality is they are tough. And I always say, ‘If not us, who?’”
• “If it’s not affecting you right now, it’s going to be your parent or your sibling.”

Action Steps: 

1. Screen med mal cases for strong liability and high damages: This ensures your firm’s time and resources are invested in cases with the greatest chance of success.
2. Educate clients early about legal timelines and caps: Setting expectations up front helps clients emotionally and financially prepare for a lengthy legal process.
3. Advocate for changes to Indiana’s med mal laws: Reforming outdated caps and procedures can create a more just system for victims and their families.
4. Collaborate with co-counsel who complement your strengths: Teaming up with other attorneys can boost your strategic approach and enhance outcomes for clients.
5. Document every step with detailed notes and medical records: Strong evidence is critical when facing panels and courts skeptical of malpractice claims.

Sponsor for this episode…

This episode is brought to you by Hurst Limontes LLC — a personal injury law firm based in Indiana.

Founded in 1981, Hurst Limontes LLC is one of the few firms whose practice focuses exclusively on victims of negligence and their families.

With more than 116 years of combined experience among our attorneys, you can trust us to handle your cases with valuable and extensive expertise. We have the knowledge to handle any case — from automobile accidents to construction site accidents, firearm discharge accidents, slips and falls, and more.

No matter how complex the case or how significant the injury is, we aim to make the process as stress-free as possible for clients.

Our attorneys have represented thousands of injured clients and obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

Have you or a family member been a personal injury victim in Indiana? Contact our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers at hurstlimontes.com or email alimontes@hurstlimontes.com.