Military Medical Malpractice Worldwide

The Federal Tort Claims Act and Military Claims Act May Apply:

Military members and their families have the right to expect and receive competent medical treatment at a military or veterans facility. Like their civilian counterparts, they have the right to receive treatment that conforms to the standards set for medical care . When this right is compromised retired military members and their families are entitled to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice. Active duty personnel may also file claims for injuries/death of their dependants due to medical malpractice.

We are veterans who understand firsthand the special challenges faced by military families. We have lived the unique pressures and uncertainties that deployment represents for military families. Our strong experience in representing retired active duty military personnel and military dependents in medical malpractice suits is national in scope. We understand the military system and how to work successfully within the strict guidelines set by the Federal Tort Claims Act, which governs all claims made against the U.S. Government.

“In a difficult situation, Sean made everything easier to deal with. He stepped up to the plate on our case and always treated us like people—not like a statistic. It’s just sad that it took something like this to get some attention for the problems they are having out at the base hospital." ……Cynthia Hess (daughter of woman who died from negligent surgical complications at naval hospital)

Active military service personnel, dependents and retirees can take, and have taken, the government to court for claims on dependents. In these situations, claims against the U.S. Government are filed first -- before an actual lawsuit is filed -- under either the Federal Tort Claims Act or the Military Claims Act, which applies to injuries that occur overseas.

A two-year statute of limitations applies to claims brought against the U.S. Government. To clarify, the two years is tolled from the discovery/diagnosis time, not from the initial time that you may have noticed pain from your injuries. In addition, the formula for calculating the time tolled can vary by state. Also, in some cases, the statute of limitations can be extended.

Although a number of our cases involve Naval Hospital Jacksonville we represent military families as far away as Japan. Please contact us if you wish to discuss any impact of medical negligence on your family. Due to our focus on Federal Tort Claims you might have been referred to us by your attorney. We work closely with referring attorneys in our practice.

Malpractice In The Military

Where the government has not provided adequate medical care;
Where federal employees, behaving negligently, caused injuries;
Where injuries have occurred because of government activities;
Whether stateside or overseas;
Whether military or VA hospital or clinic or base

Cronin & Maxwell, PL

2223 Oak St

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Phone: 904-388-9555

Toll Free: 888-362-0640

Fax: 904-358-7301

info@croninmaxwell.com

Contact Sean Cronin for a confidential discussion of your case. There is no charge for the consultation.

Fees are only charged if a recovery is made. We do not charge by the hour for malpractice cases.