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.

Frequent Tour Bus Crashes Must be Curbed
We have discussed the frequent tour bus rashes that are currently occurring. As a bus accident and truck accident attorney I see a need for greater enforcement of safety regulations. Bus travel can be and should be safe. A tour bus from Canada with approximately 60 people flipped