Idaho VA & Military Surgical Errors Malpractice Attorneys

Veterans trust VA medical teams to provide safe, high-quality care. But preventable surgical errors still happen at federal facilities. These mistakes hurt patients and could have been avoided.

After surgical errors, veterans face complex federal rules while seeking care for their injuries. They often struggle to get help.

The Archuleta Law Firm leads Idaho's Federal Tort Claims Act cases. Our founder is both a lawyer and doctor. We've recovered over $145 million for clients in 25+ years of FTCA work.

If you suffered a surgical error at an Idaho VA facility, you have legal rights. We understand federal procedures and medical standards.

• Wrong-Site Surgery: Surgeons operate on the wrong body part when they fail to follow safety rules.

• Retained Surgical Instruments: Leaving tools inside patients breaks safety rules and causes serious harm.

• Anesthesia Errors: Wrong doses or poor monitoring can cause brain damage or death.

• Inadequate Pre-Operative Planning: Poor preparation and missing key medical details puts patients at risk.

• Post-Operative Care Failures: Failing to watch for complications after surgery can turn small problems into crises.

• Communication Breakdowns: Poor team communication leads to preventable mistakes during surgery.

We help victims at federal medical facilities across Idaho, including:

• Boise VA Medical Center - Provides many types of surgery to veterans

• Mountain Home Air Force Base Medical Clinic - Serves military members and families

• Gowen Field Medical Facility - Treats Idaho National Guard members

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• Surgery on the wrong body part or procedures you didn't approve
• Finding surgical tools left inside your body
• Unexpected problems right after surgery requiring emergency care
• Serious nerve or organ damage not listed as normal risks
• Post-surgery infections from poor surgical technique