Medical Malpractice at
Minneapolis VA Medical Center

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center, located at 1 Veterans Drive in Minneapolis, serves as a crucial healthcare provider for more than 100,000 veterans throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. As one of the region's largest VA facilities, this 275-bed medical center provides comprehensive medical services including surgery, emergency care, cardiology, oncology, and specialized veterans' healthcare programs.

Medical errors and negligence can occur at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, despite most veterans receiving appropriate care. When veterans suffer harm due to substandard medical care, they have legal rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to seek compensation for their injuries.

Our firm's founder is both a licensed attorney and medical doctor, bringing unique insight to VA medical malpractice cases. We handle FTCA claims against VA facilities nationwide. Our medical expertise allows us to thoroughly evaluate potential claims and identify deviations from the standard of care.

Established in 1921, the Minneapolis VA Medical Center has grown into one of the Upper Midwest's premier veterans' healthcare facilities. This comprehensive medical center maintains 275 acute care and community living center beds while serving as a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School.

The facility offers many medical services. These include primary care, specialty care, surgery, emergency services, mental health treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Key specialties include cardiology, oncology, neurology, and specialized veterans' care programs such as spinal cord injury treatment and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) services.

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center trains over 1,500 healthcare students annually and provides vital care to veterans across Minnesota and Wisconsin. The recent addition of the Fisher House in 2021 demonstrates the facility's ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and their families during medical treatment.

• Surgical Errors: Given the facility's extensive surgical programs, errors can occur during general, cardiac, orthopedic, or neurosurgical procedures. Common issues include wrong-site surgery, post-operative complications, and anesthesia errors. Learn more about surgical malpractice claims →

• Emergency Department Mistakes: The 24/7 emergency department handles critical cases where delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have severe consequences. Veterans may experience delayed treatment, improper triage, or failure to recognize serious conditions. Learn more about emergency room errors →

• Diagnostic Failures: Errors in diagnosis, particularly in specialties like cardiology and oncology, can lead to delayed treatment and worse outcomes. This includes missed diagnoses, delayed cancer detection, and failure to order appropriate tests. Learn more about misdiagnosis claims →

• Medication Errors: Veterans on multiple medications risk adverse drug interactions, incorrect dosing, or administration errors. These errors are particularly common in complex cases involving multiple specialists.

Veterans must file an administrative claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2675) before pursuing medical malpractice legal action. Submit Standard Form 95 (SF-95) to the VA Regional Counsel office. Include details of the negligent care and resulting damages.

For claims involving the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, administrative claims should be filed with:

Office of Regional Counsel (351/214) Minneapolis VA Medical Center 1 Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417

The FTCA imposes strict deadlines for filing claims. Veterans must submit their administrative claim within two years of discovering their injury. After filing, the VA has six months to investigate and respond. If the claim is denied or six months pass without a response, veterans have six months to file a federal lawsuit.

For complete step-by-step instructions, see our comprehensive guide: How to File a VA Medical Malpractice Claim in Minnesota →

Minnesota law provides important context for VA medical malpractice claims. While state damage caps don't apply to FTCA claims, Minnesota's broader medical malpractice laws can influence how claims are evaluated. Under Minnesota Statute § 541.076, medical malpractice claims generally must be filed within four years, but the FTCA's shorter two-year deadline takes precedence for VA claims.

We also handle medical malpractice cases at these Minnesota facilities:

• St. Cloud VA Medical Center (St. Cloud) →

If you've experienced medical negligence at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, you have the right to pursue compensation through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). However, strict deadlines apply - you must file your administrative claim within two years from when you knew or should have known about the malpractice. This is done by submitting Standard Form 95 to the Department of Veterans Affairs, after which the VA has six months to investigate and respond to your claim.

For veterans and military families in Minnesota, having an attorney who is also a licensed medical doctor can be crucial to the success of your VA medical malpractice claim. A doctor-attorney can quickly identify deviations from the standard of care, understand complex medical records, and effectively communicate with the VA's medical experts. This specialized knowledge is particularly important when dealing with the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, as these cases often involve complicated medical issues that require both legal and medical expertise to properly evaluate and present.

Through an FTCA claim, you may be entitled to recover various damages, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. If you've had to seek corrective treatment at private facilities due to VA negligence, these expenses can also be included in your claim. For surviving family members, additional damages may be available in wrongful death cases.

Time is critical in these cases, and the success of your claim often depends on early investigation and preservation of evidence. Our team offers free, confidential case evaluations to veterans and their families affected by medical negligence at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. During this evaluation, we can review your medical records, explain your legal rights, and help determine if you have a viable claim under the FTCA.

Don't let concerns about legal fees prevent you from seeking justice - we handle VA medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can help protect your rights as a veteran.

We handle various types of VA and military medical malpractice cases in Minnesota:

• Minnesota Surgical Errors Cases →
• Minnesota Emergency Room Errors Cases →
• Minnesota Brain Injury Cases →
• Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury Cases →
• Minnesota Misdiagnosis Cases →
• Minnesota Medication Errors Cases →