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.
Thank You Christine Vogel for Pro Bono Work
January 17, 2014
Christine Vogel is quite busy as a trial attorney. A fierce advocate for injured clients, she is comfortable battling insurance companies and insurance doctors who routinely contradict treating doctors, general practitioners, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologist, etc. From jury selection through taking a verdict . She will go toe