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.
Automatic Emergency Braking: A Game-Changer for Road Safety Coming to All New Vehicles by 2029
August 8, 2023
As personal injury attorneys, we’re always keen on developments that can enhance road safety and potentially reduce the number of accidents we see. A recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation marks a significant step forward in vehicle safety technology that could dramatically impact the landscape of
