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.
What to Do If an Insurance Adjuster Calls After a Car Accident
August 31, 2026
After a car accident, you may expect to hear from your doctor or auto repair shop. What you may not expect is a phone call from an insurance adjuster representing the other driver. The adjuster may sound friendly. They might ask how you’re feeling, request your version of
