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.
How Much Do Construction Accident Lawsuit Settlements Pay Out?
November 2, 2021
If you or someone in your family has suffered a severe injury while on a worksite, you may wonder how much do construction accident lawsuit settlements pay out? This is a good question, but unfortunately, there’s no simple, black-and-white answer to it.
