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Regan Zambri Long’s military medical malpractice lawyers in your area can help you recover compensation for medical negligence. Service members can now hold the government accountable for medical mistakes in military facilities.
Regan Zambri Long has decades of experience with medical malpractice. Best Lawyers recognized senior partner Patrick Regan as the best DC medical malpractice attorney for plaintiffs. We have the resources and experience to seek justice for your family.
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Three laws outline military medical malpractice claims.
Although military members can file medical malpractice claims, as of 2024, only about 3 percent of claims were approved.
DC has the second-lowest rate of disciplinary action for malpractice claims, according to 2023 data. Military claims are especially challenging. You must determine if your case is a federal tort claim or an NDAA claim. You must prove that a government employee was responsible for your injuries.Â
Regan Zambri Long is the DC Metro area’s best choice for legal representation. Military members trust our board-certified malpractice team, which includes:
Regan Zambri Long has more than 200 years of combined legal experience. We have recovered millions of dollars for malpractice victims. Our $4.7 million verdict was one of the largest DC malpractice verdicts in recent years.
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When a healthcare provider is negligent, the patient suffers. The government must be held accountable for negligence in military or veterans’ healthcare facilities.
Common military medical malpractice claims include:
If you’ve been injured at a military facility, contact our DC military medical negligence lawyers today to discuss your next steps.
The Washington, DC statute of limitations for military medical malpractice is two years from the incident or the discovery of malpractice. Â
Within two years of your injury, you must file an administrative claim (Standard Form 95) establishing:
The government has six months to review your claim. You will receive either a settlement offer or a denial. You may file a lawsuit if the response is not satisfactory. Military medical negligence claims don’t have a guaranteed timeline. Once started, negotiations may take months. If your claim goes to court, your lawyer will take time to build a solid case.
When you hire Regan Zambri Long, our injury attorneys will meet with you for a free case evaluation. We can begin to estimate a timeline based on the facts of your case.
You can hold the federal government liable for the negligence of military medical professionals. Instead of a personal injury lawsuit, you will file a federal tort claim. If you are an active duty service member, you would file under the National Defense Authorization Act.
You will need to prove negligence:
The FTCA excludes military personnel from pursuing claims outside the United States, even if your injuries occurred on a U.S. military base. The Military Claims Act allows U.S. citizens out of the country to file a claim for personal injury and property damage caused by the DOD.
Where you submit your claim depends on your military branch:
Regan Zambri Long charges a contingency fee. We don’t take any payment until we’ve secured you a settlement or verdict. Other law firms may charge hourly or flat fees.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.