Arizona VA & Military Spinal Cord Injury Malpractice Attorneys

VA medical centers should protect veterans and military members. But sometimes, medical mistakes cause life-changing spinal cord injuries.

FTCA spinal injury settlements range from $1.75 million to $6.5 million. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor. We've recovered over $145 million for clients in 25+ years of handling FTCA claims.

If a VA or military hospital's negligence caused your spinal injury, the Federal Tort Claims Act grants you rights. FTCA claims have strict deadlines.

• Surgical Errors During Spinal Procedures: Poor surgery technique or incorrect hardware placement can cause paralysis.

• Failure to Diagnose Spinal Compression: Missing signs of compression from tumors or infections can cause permanent nerve damage.

• Medication Errors Affecting Spinal Function: Incorrect medication dosages can damage the spinal cord.

• Emergency Room Mismanagement: Improper handling of patients in emergencies can turn minor injuries into permanent paralysis.

• Post-Operative Negligence: Inadequate monitoring after surgery can lead to infections or bleeding, which can damage the spine.

• Anesthesia Complications: Incorrect spinal anesthesia can directly harm the spinal cord.

We represent injury victims at these major facilities:

• Phoenix VA Medical Center, Phoenix - Performs complex spine surgeries and treats trauma patients.

• Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson - Serves veterans with emergency and surgical care.

• Luke Air Force Base Hospital, Glendale - Treats active-duty personnel for injuries and routine care.

• Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Medical Clinic, Tucson - Provides medical care where spine injuries can occur.

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• Unexpected paralysis after a routine procedure
• Loss of motor function after staff ignored back pain complaints
• Injury from improper emergency room handling
• Paralysis during or after spinal anesthesia
• Progressive weakness that staff didn't investigate
• Post-surgery damage from poor monitoring
• Medical records showing delayed diagnosis or staff disagreements

Economic Damages

Spinal injuries often cause major financial losses:

• Lifetime medical care costs for hospital stays and ongoing care
• Adaptive equipment expenses for wheelchairs and home changes
• Lost wages from inability to work
• Therapy costs for rehabilitation
• Attendant care expenses for daily help
• Transportation modifications