According to a recent AAJ article the legal rights of servicemembers injured by medical negligence would be restored under legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate. The article states that a 1950 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Feres v. United States prevents servicemembers on active duty from holding the government accountable for non-combat related injuries. This decision strips military families of their right to seek redress through our civil justice system. The Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act (S. 1347 / H.R. 1478), sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), would offer servicemembers injured by medical negligence the same protections currently provided to veterans.
Do You Have Delayed Brain Injury Symptoms After a Car or Truck Accident?
August 11, 2026
After a car or truck accident, it’s natural to focus on the most visible injuries. Broken bones, lacerations, and other visible trauma often receive immediate medical attention. But some of the most serious injuries are the ones that aren’t immediately obvious, even to medical staff. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs), do not
