If you are a military veteran who became disabled because of something that happened while in the hands of the Veterans health care system or a VA training/rehab program, you may be entitled to disability benefits whether or not you bring a tort claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Title 38 U.S.C. Section 1151….
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The Federal Tort Claims Act
See also: Military Malpractice. Here are some important questions and answers about bringing a claim against the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act. What is the FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT? The Federal Tort Claims Act – FTCA for short – is a federal law that allows any individual to bring an administrative claim –….
Continue ReadingWhen facts don’t matter: Public is harmed when politicians bash U.S. health agencies, especially in a pandemic.
“Reputation, reputation, reputation! Oh, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial.” — William Shakespeare, ‘Othello’ Because they are made up of human beings, they are imperfect organizations. But for decades, the federal….
Continue ReadingActive-Duty Servicemember Medical Malpractice Claims
There is some good news for active-duty victims of medical malpractice by military health care providers. For almost 70 years, such active-duty individuals had no recourse no matter how blatant the wrongdoing. Now, thanks to a provision in the new 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), active-duty military personnel will have a limited right to….
Continue ReadingLet’s praise medical malpractice lawsuits
Dear reader, A dewy-eyed perspective persists about American health care: miracle-working doctors, community-minded hospitals, and cutting-edge medical devices and drugs. All of it’s true, especially about the selfless motives of many doctors and nurses. But what’s also true is that American health care is: * Error-prone (because of its complexity and other issues) * Profit-driven….
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