Virginia Military Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Injuries Caused by Military Hospitals & On-Base Clinics
Did you suffer an injury due to the mistakes or inactions of a doctor or another medical professional at a military hospital or on-base medical clinic in Virginia? You may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and losses. National Trial Law can help you explore your legal options.
We can handle military medical malpractice cases that involve:
- Birth injuries
- Labor and delivery errors
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Stroke misdiagnosis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Renal failure and failure to treat kidney disease
- Surgical errors
- Medication errors
- Wrongful death
Dial (833) 913-1885 to talk to our Virginia military medical malpractice lawyers now.
- $7,860,000 Settlement Army Hospital Birth Injury
- $6,500,000 Settlement Air Force Hospital Birth Injury
- $5,800,000 Settlement Army Hospital Birth Injury
- $5,117,473.50 Trial Judgment Air Force Hospital Medical Malpractice
- $5,000,000 Settlement Army Hospital Failure to Diagnose
- $5,000,000 Settlement Army Hospital Failure to Diagnose
Military Bases in Virginia
Virginia is one of the largest centers of military activity in the United States. Every single branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has a base in Virginia, and there are more than two dozen military bases total in the state. National Trial Law has the experience, team, and resources needed to work on military medical malpractice claims involving any of these military bases from the U.S. Department of Air Force, U.S. Department of the Army or the U.S. Department of the Navy.
Some of the military health care facilities in Virginia include:
- Langley Air Force Base Hospital in Hampton
- Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (formerly Fort Belvoir Army Community Hospital)
- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer
- Andrew Rader US Army Health Clinic in Fort Myer
- Marine Corps Base Quantico Health
- And many more
We handle cases throughout VA, including:
- Newport News
- Richmond
- Suffolk
- Portsmouth
- Quantico
- Yorktown
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- Chesapeake
National Trial Law Results in Virginia
National Trial Law has secured multiple verdicts and settlements against the United States in Virginia.
- $2,800,000 Settlement for a pregnant woman started experiencing a pain in her abdomen and eventually became hospitalized due to severe and intense distress at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Due to failure to properly diagnose and treat a hernia, she had part of her small intestine removed and her son was born with severe developmental and cognitive impairments.
- $2,300,000 Settlement where Naval healthcare providers at the Portsmouth, Virginia Naval Medical Center failed to properly monitor a baby’s fetal monitor strip, which caused hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and a permanent brain injury. Our clients received $1,623,930 with lifetime benefits.
- $965,000 Settlement for the wrongful death of a woman after being admitted to Fort Belvoir Community Hospital for a gastrointestinal bleed.
Real Client testimonials
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The entire team was always professional and supportive.
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We are truly grateful for Jamal and his team
“After a long and lengthy process we feel secure in that we will be able to provide everything our son needs and deserves through the trusts that they set up for him.”
Filing Claims Against the U.S. Military
If you were injured at a military hospital or medical clinic, then you might be able to demand compensation for your losses. However, the process will not be the same as filing a personal injury claim against a typical defendant. Instead, to file against the federal government, such as in a case involving military medical malpractice in Virginia, you will need to fill out an administrative claim and follow the rules set by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
To file an FTCA claim, these steps will usually be followed:
- Collect all records related to your medical treatments at the military medical facility that caused your injury through an unacceptable error. Don’t forget to compile any out of pocket billing records that detail the financial costs you have already incurred.
- Keep a journal that details your daily symptoms, struggles, and disabilities caused by the injury or illness you suffered due to military medical malpractice. This journal will be helpful for our attorneys to understand what you are going through and what type of damages would be justified.
- With the help of an experienced FTCA lawyer, fill out a Standard Form 95. This must be done within the two-year statute of limitations set by the FTCA. This form begins the administrative process of seeking compensation for harm caused by a federal agency, such as the United States Military. Deadlines shorter than two years could apply to your case, so it is recommended to talk with one of our Virginia military medical malpractice lawyers as soon as you can.
- If the claim is denied after filing the Form 95, or a settlement negotiation is not possible, then we can talk to you about taking your FTCA claim to federal court. This decision must be made and the case must be filed within six months of the administrative claim’s denial.
Our attorneys are here to help you understand and utilize an FTCA claim, so don’t worry about the details. Call (833) 913-1885 as soon as you need us if you were hurt due to medical mistakes at a military hospital or on-base medical clinic.
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PEER APPROVED
More attorneys named Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters in the “Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff” category in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 than any other law firm in Texas (Bill Whitehurst, Chip Brees, Michelle Cheng, Jamal Alsaffar, Laurie Higginbotham and Tom Jacob)
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National results in complex personal injury litigation.
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Many experienced lawyers ready to serve you.
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Our team has multiple Spanish speaking staff members.
Let Us Handle Every Step
You can trust National Trial Law to guide you through every step of the legal process surrounding your Virginia military medical malpractice case. We offer contingency fee agreements to military service members and veterans, which means that you won’t owe anything out of pocket unless we end your case in your favor. Also, the FTCA limits attorney fees to no more than 20% if the claim is settled administratively, or 25% of any settlement or judgment recovered for you after a federal lawsuit is filed, so you can be sure that our legal services are always affordable.
Our attorneys are here to help with every single step, including:
- Drafting the Form 95 and filing it with the right federal agency before any statutes of limitations expire.
- Responding to any inquiries that the government and its lawyers might send in response to the Form 95.
- Negotiating a settlement that adequately covers your losses and considers all forms of damage that you have experienced due to the medical error.
- Preparing a lawsuit and going to court if a settlement is not possible if you and your lawyer agree it’s the best option.
- Providing emotional support throughout the entire process because we know just how stressful this situation can be, especially if you are trying to focus on recovering from an injury.
Learn More About Virginia Military Medical Malpractice Claims
Virginia medical malpractice claims can be complicated, but they don’t have to be for you, when National Trial Law is on your side. Our lawyers have a nationwide reputation for high-quality legal counsel that offers our clients genuine compassion and care. We would be honored to hear from a military service member, veteran, or reservist or their family members to see how we can help.
Call (833) 913-1885 to request an initial consultation with our firm.
