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.
Cheerleaders – The overlooked athletes
September 24, 2014
Last week I discussed football safety and the importance of proper mouth guards to prevent concussion (brain injury). As a personal injury attorney in Buffalo, NY I see all too many cases involving traumatic brain injury. Some brain injuries can be prevented or minimized, such as sports related
