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.
Niagara Falls- Toronto Train Derails
February 27, 2012
This morning, authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic train crash on the busy Niagara Falls – Toronto line. The accident happened in
Burlington near the 403, just beyond Hamilton. the train has a “black box” much like those which provide information in truck and car accidents.