If you were harmed at Bassett Army Community Hospital, you may have a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2401(b)). For an FTCA claim, the appropriate agency generally must receive the administrative claim within two years after the claim accrues. The relevant dates and exceptions need individual review. Our doctor-attorney team investigates negligence at federal facilities like Bassett Army Community Hospitaland manages the entire claims process — at no cost unless we win.
Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH) serves as the primary medical treatment facility for Fort Wainwright and the broader military community in interior Alaska. As a full-service military hospital, BACH provides essential healthcare services to active duty service members, their families, and other TRICARE beneficiaries. It offers everything from routine primary care to emergency services, surgical procedures, and labor and delivery.
Medical errors and negligence can occur at Bassett Army Community Hospital despite dedicated healthcare providers striving for quality care. When preventable mistakes lead to serious harm, patients have legal rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to seek compensation. However, military medical malpractice claims require specialized knowledge of both medicine and military law.
As a law firm led by both a licensed physician and attorney, we bring unique medical-legal expertise to cases involving Bassett Army Community Hospital. Our deep understanding of military healthcare systems, combined with over 25 years of experience in FTCA claims, allows us to effectively advocate for service members and their families who have been harmed by medical negligence.
Applicable Federal Statutes
- 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b) — 2-year FTCA statute of limitations (SF-95 filing deadline)
- 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b) — FTCA waiver of sovereign immunity for federal employee negligence
- VA Office of General Counsel — FTCA Claims
Alaska VA Malpractice: Deadlines & Damage Caps
Attorney-verified answers with statutory citations
What is the deadline to sue a VA hospital in Alaska for medical malpractice?
An FTCA administrative claim must be received by the appropriate agency within two years after the claim accrues (28 U.S.C. § 2401(b)), generally when the injury and its cause were known or reasonably should have been known. SF-95 or other qualifying written notice must include a sum certain (28 C.F.R. § 14.2). A final written denial generally starts a six-month lawsuit deadline from mailing. Agency silence alone does not: after six months without a decision, you may elect to file suit under § 2675(a).
Is there a damage cap for VA medical malpractice in Alaska?
Alaska applies a noneconomic damage cap of $250,000 standard; $400,000 severe impairment or death under Alaska Stat. § 09.17.010; Alaska Stat. § 09.55.549. Cap applies to FTCA noneconomic damages.
Alaska state law verified by Dr. Michael Archuleta, MD, JD · June 2026. General information, not legal advice; laws change and exceptions apply. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Attorney advertising.
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Bassett Army Community Hospital Malpractice Claim
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, you may have a right to seek compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
The Archuleta Law Firm offers a free, confidential case evaluation to help you understand your legal options:
- Review your Bassett Army Community Hospital medical records at no cost
- Explain how the FTCA process applies to claims against Bassett Army Community Hospital
- Assess the potential value of your case
- Answer all your questions without obligation
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Strict federal deadlines apply to claims against Bassett Army Community Hospital.