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Yes, if you are a veteran, retiree, or military family member. Anyone treated at an Army medical facility who is not on active duty has full rights to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) — the same law any civilian uses to hold a federal employee accountable for negligent care.
Active-duty servicemembers face a different rule. The Feres Doctrine generally bars active-duty personnel from suing in federal court for injuries incident to service, though the 2020 NDAA created a limited Department of Defense administrative claim (10 U.S.C. § 2733a) for malpractice at a military treatment facility. Filing deadlines are strict — two years from the date of injury under 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b) — so speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
If you have been injured at an Army hospital or clinic, you may be able to file an FTCA claim against the U.S. Government. United States law allows victims of Army medical malpractice or negligence potential recourse through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) provides an administrative route that must be satisfied before filing a lawsuit. If you or someone you know was injured at a military or army hospital, you should contact a Federal Tort Claims Lawyer right away to learn about what options you may have.
Important:
FTCA medical malpractice claims have a different process than normal tort cases. Claimants must first exhaust all administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit. All claimants must first present their claim to the correct agency of the U.S. Government within the statute of limitations.
Archuleta Law Firm has handled hundreds of cases in the administrative process and filing lawsuits in federal court. Our medical malpractice lawyers and medical staff are on call to review your case for free.
Significant settlements and judgments secured for Army veterans and active duty personnel
Major FTCA recoveries for Army families
| Settlement Amount | Client Recovery | Legal Fees | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|
$32,676,410 | $18,967,710 | $6,374,611 | Army |
$18,708,734 | $8,704,761 | $3,000,000 | Army |
$10,000,000 | $6,525,317 | $2,500,000 | Army |
$10,000,000 | $7,384,854 | $2,500,000 | Army |
$5,800,000 | $4,106,711 | $1,450,000 | Army |
$2,500,000 | $1,808,041 | $625,000 | Army |
Yes. Veterans, retirees, and military dependents treated at an Army medical facility have full rights to sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) — the same law any civilian uses to sue a federal employee for negligence. The Feres Doctrine does not apply to this group.
It depends who was injured. The Feres Doctrine bars active-duty servicemembers from suing in federal court for injuries incident to service — it does not apply to veterans, retirees, or family members receiving care at the same facility. See our full explanation of the Feres Doctrine and its exceptions.
Active-duty servicemembers generally cannot sue in federal court due to Feres, but the 2020 NDAA created a limited administrative remedy — a Department of Defense claim under 10 U.S.C. § 2733a — for malpractice at a military treatment facility. It is not a lawsuit and works differently than a veteran's FTCA claim; an attorney can help you determine which process applies.
Under 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b), you must file a Standard Form 95 administrative claim within two years of the date the injury accrued. Missing this deadline permanently bars the claim, so contact an attorney as soon as possible after discovering the harm.
Compensation depends on the injury, liability, and case facts. Archuleta Law Firm's results against the Army include a $32.7 million recovery. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
The Archuleta Law Firm has a 25+ year history of helping Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families who have suffered from Army medical malpractice and negligence. We have successfully handled hundreds of cases under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) throughout the United States.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of Army medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation. The experienced Army medical malpractice lawyers at Archuleta Law Firm can help.
Review My CaseOne of the primary misconceptions that we've heard clients say many times is that they were told that the government couldn't be sued, or that the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Department of Veterans Affairs could not be sued because they were the federal government and that's not true in all cases.
Oftentimes, people come to our law firm and think that there's no possibility of them having a case against the federal government and we're able to make a recovery for them.
Complete list of U.S. Army hospital locations and Army medical treatment facilities. If you experienced medical malpractice at any Army medical facility, you may have an FTCA claim.
Fort Wainwright
Fort Polk
Fort Campbell
Fort Carson
Fort Leonard Wood
USAG West Point
Fort Benning
Fort Irwin
Ft. Stewart
USAG Camp Humphreys
Fort Benning
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Letterkenny Army Depot
U.S. Southern Command
Fort Detrick
Fort Hood
Blue Grass Army Depot
Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Riley
Fort Bliss
Fort Gordon
Fort Riley
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story (McDonald Army Health Center)
Fort Drum
Fort Stewart
Fort Knox
Fort Irwin
Fort Bragg
Fort Lee
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Fort Rucker
Fort Knox
Fort Gordon
White Sands Missile Range
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
Fort McCoy
Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson
Fort Hood
Fort Stewart
Fort Riley
Red River Army Depot
Fort Gordon
Fort Eustis
Fort Sill
Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Bragg
Fort Hood
Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, New Cumberland, PA
Fort Sam Houston - Camp Bullis
Tooele Army Depot
Hunter Army Airfield
Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg
Fort Hood
Fort Drum
Fort Campbell
Fort Drum
Fort Bliss
Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (Formerly Fort Belvoir Community Hospital)
Carlisle Barracks
Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (Formerly Fort Belvoir Community Hospital)
Fort Drum
Fort Bragg
Fort Greely
Redstone Arsenal
Fort Hood
Fort Bragg
Fort Wainwright
Fort Gordon
Fort Hood
Fort Meade
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Fort Bragg
Fort Irwin
Fort McClellan
Fort Eustis
Biggs Air Field, Fort Bliss
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Huachuca
Fort Stewart
Fort Bliss
Fort Hood
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Campbell
Fort Hood
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Eustis (McDonald Army Health Center)
If you or a loved one experienced medical malpractice at any Army medical facility, you may be entitled to compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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