At Glover Luck LLP, we help military dependents and retirees submit claims and request recovery for conditions that were the result of malpractice by military or government healthcare providers. While most active duty personnel cannot sue the government for malpractice by military doctors, they can file a claim on behalf of their children or dependents. If you are one of the many people who are eligible to receive healthcare through a federal facility, you should be informed about your rights in case you become the victim of medical malpractice or government negligence. If you want to know more about this, contact our Texas FTCA lawyer as soon as possible. We are ready to provide you with guidance.
Types Of Claims We Can Handle
The FTCA is a complex law, and you may need insight on how to proceed. If you believe you have become the victim of medical malpractice from a federal healthcare provider, we suggest seeking advice from our FTCA attorney immediately. Your claim has to be filed within two years from the date you observed your condition or through reasonable diligence that you should have been aware of the negligence. This two year duration is called the statute of limitations. You must ask for a specific dollar amount and if your claim does not have this sum certain, our FTCA attorney knows that it may be deemed invalid. If your claim is not received by the government within this timeframe, you are essentially eliminating your right to submit a claim for monetary damages. As our Texas TCA lawyer explains, examples of medical malpractice cases we can handle include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Birth injury
- Wrongful death
- Meningitis diagnosis delay
- Misdiagnosis of cancer
- Surgical errors
- Pediatric malpractice
- Medical or pharmacy errors
- Orthopedic malpractice
- Cardiology
- Infection diseases
- Stillborn baby
- Group B beta strep
- Newborn screening
- Failure to identify/treat newborn jaundice
- Paraplegia or quadriplegia
How To Initiate Your Lawsuit
If your claim has been filed within the statute of limitations period, then by law the agency has six months from the claim file date to investigate and conclude a settlement. If the government has not taken action on your claim and the six month administrative deadline has expired, you may view this inaction as a denial. Then, you are entitled to initiate a lawsuit against the United States in Federal District Court. Those who are not satisfied with the final administrative action have six months from the certified letter date to file a lawsuit. For more details, reach out to our FTCA attorney today.
Glover Luck LLP
If you would like to talk with our team about a FTCA matter, contact us to schedule an appointment. Our Texas FTCA lawyer is committed to advocating for your veterans rights. We can pursue every option available to get you the compensation you deserve for your injury claim. When medical malpractice or negligence happens under the care of a federally-employed facility, it’s time to speak with a legal team. At Glover Luck LLP, we are ready to get to work as soon as we hear from you. We hope to offer support today.
