A recent AAJ article reports that a petition is pending requesting that the Supreme Court allow active duty military personnel to sue the government. Petty Officer Nathan Hafterson died on March 26, 2006, at Naval Hospital Jacksonville after being admitted for trouble breathing. His attorneys state that it would put military members on the same footing as civilians under the Federal Tort Claims Act. This malpractice action was denied by the lower courts because a federal law (known as the Feres doctrine) prohibits active military members from suing the US government.

Motorcycle Accident Attorney and Rider: Miriam Trojanovic
Insurance companies often rely on stereotypes when evaluating motorcycle accident claims. Attorney Miriam Trojanovic sees things differently. As a motorcycle rider herself, she understands the split-second decisions riders make, the hazards they face, and the misconceptions that can unfairly impact an injury claim.
