If you suspect that you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice in a military or civilian hospital, it is vitally important that you contact a qualified and experienced medical malpractice lawyer right away. At The Hatley Law Firm, we have been successfully representing clients with federal medical malpractice claims involving a military hospital for more than 15 years. Our lawyers are devoted to providing a caring and compassionate environment where we provide a straightforward evaluation of your legal situation after conducting a thorough examination of all the details.
Feres Doctrine
Feres doctrine is the result of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1950, and it effectively bars members of the armed forces from collecting damages from the United States Government for personal injuries sustained while on active duty. This includes medical malpractice cases involving an active duty service member and a military hospital. However, it is possible for a family member or dependant to sue for the injuries sustained by the dependant.
Injuries sustained at a military hospital fall under federal law and must be handled properly and precisely. It is extremely important to work with a lawyer who has experience representing cases affected by Feres doctrine. Our firm handles several military hospital medical malpractice claims every year, and we have successfully represented numerous cases in federal court. We have the experience you can trust.
Military Hospital Negligence
Our founding attorney, Angela Hatley, is a registered nurse with six years of experience working in the medicine, in addition to more than 15 years of experience as a lawyer. Medical malpractice cases rely heavily on the effective presentation of complicated medical details when establishing liability in cases involving injuries that were the direct result of hospital negligence such as:
- Birth injuries
- Delay in diagnosis
- Delay in treatment
- Denial of care
- Failure to diagnose
- Failure to treat
- Inappropriate discharge
- Medication errors
- Surgical errors
Off-site Appointments
In some cases, we will arrange meetings at a location more convenient to you or your loved one. If you are unable to travel to our offices, we encourage you to contact us to discuss the situation.
Experienced Fort Bragg Military Medical Malpractice Attorney
The Hatley Law Firm represents clients throughout eastern North Carolina. Contact us toll free at 800-947-6218 to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced Fayetteville VA Hospital malpractice attorney.
