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 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….
Continue ReadingWhat if I’ve been hurt by a federal government employee?
We have an extensive discussion on our website devoted to the laws that control lawsuits against the federal government. The main law is called the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The FTCA sets the rules about who can and cannot sue the federal government. If you have a potential claim against the federal government, or….
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