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.
We Have a Fresh Supply of Winter Gloves for Those in Need
January 3, 2014
It’s cold outside! If you or someone you know is in need of gloves, stop by or call our office. Our annual winter glove giveaway is in full swing and we have a new supply in. As a personal injury lawyer, we see people who are scraping to