Veterans Medical Malpractice Rights Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

Veterans Were You Injured at a VA Hospital or Clinic? Know Your Rights Under Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

FTCA allows Veterans to seek compensation for personal injuries caused by the negligence of federal employees or agencies. This includes:

  • Medical malpractice at VA hospitals or clinics (such as surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, or improper treatment)
  • Injuries on federal property (like slip-and-falls at a post office or Social Security office)
  • Accidents involving government vehicles or personnel

Not a veteran? Injuries due to negligence like those below are also eligible for compensation.

Medical Malpractice

Refers to professional negligence by a health care professional or provider in which treatment provided was substandard, and caused harm, injury or death to a patient. This may involve a doctor, hospital, nursing home, pharmaceutical company, or dentist.

Other Negligence Claims

An injury due to negligence occurs when someone is hurt because a property owner or driver failed to maintain safe conditions. These accidents commonly happen in places like grocery stores, restaurants, parking lots, or due to unsafe driving actions.

Recent Settlements:

  • $4,000,000.00 Automobile Accident
  • $3,200,000.00 Medical Malpractice Arbitration Award
  • $1,750,000.00 Medical Malpractice
  • $1,000,000.00 Electrical Shock Work Injury
  • $1,000,000.00 Rental Car & Foreign Tourist
  • $800,000.00 Trucking Case Verdict
  • $780,000.00 Phone Company Verdict
  • $500,000.00 VA FTCA Medical Malpractice
  • $500,000.00 Hospital Nurse Medical Malpractice

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