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If you suffered brain injury at a Maryland VA or military hospital, you may be entitled to compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2401(b)). The appropriate agency must receive an administrative claim within two years after it accrues, 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). Missing a deadline can bar a claim; seek advice promptly about your circumstances. Our doctor-attorney team handles every step of the FTCA process at no cost unless we win.

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The care setting is part of the picture. The provider, the circumstances, and the records also matter.

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The care settingWhere was the care provided?

The location of care and the provider’s employment status help identify which rules may apply. Care at a federal facility does not by itself establish a claim.

The sequenceWhat do the records show?

Treatment notes, tests, referrals, and follow-up records help connect the sequence of care and the questions that need review.

The legal routeWhich legal route may apply?

An FTCA lawsuit generally names the United States as the defendant. Active-duty servicemembers may have separate remedies; eligibility depends on the facts and applicable rules.

A poor outcome alone does not establish medical malpractice.

Service members and veterans trust Maryland's VA medical centers and military hospitals to provide competent neurological care and emergency treatment. Medical negligence in diagnosing, treating, or monitoring brain injuries can cause devastating, life-altering consequences for patients and their families.

Brain injuries are among the most serious medical conditions treated at military and VA facilities, requiring immediate recognition and expert care. At the Archuleta Law Firm, our founding attorney is a licensed attorney and medical doctor, providing unique insight into brain injury cases and the complex standards of care for neurological treatment in federal healthcare facilities.

If you suffered a brain injury from medical negligence at a Maryland VA or military facility, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) protects your legal rights. While the FTCA lets you file medical malpractice claims against the federal government, you must strictly follow all procedural requirements and deadlines.

What Causes Brain Injury at Maryland Military & VA Hospitals?

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Maryland VA Malpractice: Deadlines & Damage Caps

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What is the deadline to sue a VA hospital in Maryland 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 Maryland?

Maryland applies a noneconomic damage cap of $920,000 injury; $1,150,000 wrongful death (2+ beneficiaries) under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2A-09. Cap applies to FTCA noneconomic damages.

Maryland 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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