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.

Chrysler recalls 2.7 Million Jeeps
Chrysler is recalling 2.7 million Jeeps because of fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says there have been too many deaths from fires when Jeeps are hit from behind. The picture shows the fuel tank exposed below the bumper. In a crash the vehicle can burst into