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.
Looking Right for Traffic While Turning Left – All Too Common
December 17, 2013
A recent left turn on Kenmore Avenue prompts this discussion. As a personal injury attorney I unfortunately see the same type of cases far too frequently.
Last week two pedestrians were hit by a driver making a left turn out of a supermarket parking lot. What frequently happens