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.

TEXTING: Donn Esmonde says “HIT THE ROAD”
The fact is people through no fault of their own are hurt, sometimes permanently due to the carelessness of others.
The the problems get worse. Dealing with insurance companies, denials of necessary medical care, loss of wages can devastate a person or family.