Maine veterans and military families deserve accurate, timely diagnoses when they seek medical care at VA Medical Centers or military treatment facilities. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis—including delayed diagnosis, missed diagnosis, and incorrect diagnosis—remains a serious problem. This can lead to devastating consequences for patients and their families.
The VA Office of Inspector General reports that diagnostic errors affect 12 million U.S. adults yearly, with cancer misdiagnosis ranking among the most serious and costly errors. At the Archuleta Law Firm, our founding attorney is both a licensed attorney and medical doctor, providing unique insight into complex misdiagnosis cases and the medical standards of care that federal healthcare providers must meet.
If misdiagnosis at a Maine VA facility or military hospital harmed you or a loved one, you have legal rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Unlike state medical malpractice claims, FTCA cases follow federal procedures and timelines that require specialized knowledge to navigate successfully.
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