Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Missouri
Can the veteran sue the VA for malpractice? If so under what time constraint?
Asked on 10/08/09, 2:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Spencer Farris
The S.E. Farris Law Firm
You can sue the VA, but there are significant procedural hurdles you must first overcome, including filing a timely claim form under the Federal Tort Claims Act. If non VA physicians were negligent, they are not subject to the claim form requirement, but are still subject to Missouri's 2 year statute of limitations for medical negligence.
Answered on 10/08/09, 4:39 pm