Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Michigan

Malpractice for Veterans

I have come to the unbelievable conclusion that the only people in our society

that can not sue for malpratice are service connected veterans. If you or your sons or daughters serve in the military and are injured or become sick and must

go to a VAMC for treatment you can not sue for malpratice no matter how bad

you are treated. This is a poor way of treating the men and women who went to

some far off land to do the right thing. Then be treated second class the rest of

your life. So my question do I have any rights here at all? Will any lawyer handle a case against the Veterans Adminstration?


Asked on 2/10/99, 11:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Austin Burke & Eisner, P.A.

Re: Malpractice for Veterans

Suing for malpractice within the military or veterans hospital system is difficult, but not impossible. My understanding of this is that it depends on your status and where the injury (malpractice)occurred.

The reason there are few lawyers doing this is the difficult jurisdiction issues. Feel free to give me a call if you have a case you would like to discuss. 1-800-838-0800

David Austin

Burke & Eisner, P.A.

401 Gilford Ave, Suite 125


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Answered on 4/15/99, 8:50 am


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