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If your child suffered a birth-related neurological injury because of medical negligence, it is critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. New York has a unique system for addressing the lifetime medical needs of children harmed during labor and delivery: the Medical Indemnity Fund, commonly known as the MIF. Recent changes in state funding have placed this program under intense scrutiny, and families need to understand how these developments can affect their rights, their care, and their long-term financial security.

What Is the Medical Indemnity Fund?

The Medical Indemnity Fund was created to ensure that infants who sustained birth-related neurological injuries because of malpractice receive the future health-care services they will need throughout their lives. Instead of providing a lump sum for future care in a settlement or verdict, qualified plaintiffs are enrolled in the fund, which then pays for approved medical expenses as they arise.