Medical Malpractice at
William Beaumont Army Medical Center

Patients at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) expect treatment that meets accepted medical standards. However, cases of William Beaumont Army Medical Center malpractice can occur, potentially causing serious harm to service members, their families, and veterans. As a Level II Trauma Center serving over 130,000 beneficiaries in the El Paso area, WBAMC's role in military healthcare makes understanding patient rights and legal options crucial when preventable medical errors occur.

WBAMC provides quality healthcare services but can still make serious medical mistakes during emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. If healthcare providers at military facilities like WBAMC fail to meet the standard of care, patients may have legal rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to seek compensation.

Our firm's founder is both a licensed physician and attorney, bringing unique medical and legal expertise to military medical malpractice cases. Our team understands the complexities of both medicine and military healthcare systems, allowing us to effectively evaluate potential claims and advocate for patients injured at facilities like William Beaumont Army Medical Center.

William Beaumont Army Medical Center opened its new $1.4 billion facility in 2021, continuing a century-long legacy of military medicine that began with its establishment in 1921. The new 135-bed hospital at East Fort Bliss significantly upgrades military healthcare capabilities in the region.

As a teaching hospital, WBAMC maintains graduate medical education programs in multiple specialties including:

• Emergency Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Family Medicine
• Psychiatry

The facility offers comprehensive surgical services, 24/7 emergency care, women's health services, and specialized treatment programs. Its modern medical equipment and facilities support both routine care and complex procedures for military personnel and their dependents.

WBAMC handles thousands of deliveries annually as a major provider of obstetric care for military families. Preventable birth injuries may result from:

• Delayed responses to fetal distress signals
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
• Failure to recognize the need for emergency C-sections
• Inadequate monitoring during labor and delivery
• Mismanagement of high-risk pregnancies

Learn more about military birth injury claims →

The surgical departments at WBAMC perform numerous procedures daily. Common surgical mistakes can include:

• Wrong-site or wrong-patient surgery
• Retained surgical instruments
• Anesthesia complications
• Post-operative infection due to poor sterilization
• Damage to surrounding organs or tissues
• Communication errors between surgical team members

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As a Level II Trauma Center, WBAMC's emergency department faces high-pressure situations where errors can have severe consequences:

• Delayed diagnosis of heart attacks or strokes
• Failure to order appropriate diagnostic tests
• Improper triage of critically ill patients
• Medication errors in emergency situations
• Premature discharge of unstable patients

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The complex nature of military healthcare can contribute to medication mistakes through:

• Incorrect medication orders or transcription errors
• Failure to account for drug allergies or interactions
• Wrong dosage calculations
• Miscommunication between departments
• Electronic health record system errors

Patients injured by negligent medical care at WBAMC must navigate specific procedures under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2675). The process begins with filing an administrative claim before any litigation can proceed.

Key steps in the FTCA claim process include:

1. Gathering medical records and evidence
2. Completing Standard Form 95 with detailed information
3. Submitting the claim to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate at Fort Bliss
4. Waiting through the mandatory 6-month review period
5. Responding to any military investigation requests
6. Considering settlement offers or proceeding to federal court

For complete guidance through this process, see our comprehensive resource: How to File a VA Medical Malpractice Claim in Texas →

While FTCA claims follow federal law, understanding Texas legal principles remains important for WBAMC cases. Key considerations include:

• The FTCA's two-year statute of limitations supersedes Texas time limits
• Texas damage caps don't apply to FTCA claims
• Local medical expert testimony may be required
• State medical standard of care guidelines may influence case evaluation
• Texas civil procedure rules may apply in federal court

We also handle medical malpractice cases at these Texas facilities:

• Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital (San Antonio) →
• Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) (Fort Sam Houston) →
• Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (Fort Hood) →
• Dallas VA Medical Center (Dallas) →
• Doris Miller VA Medical Center (Waco) →

If you or a family member received negligent medical care at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) in Fort Bliss, you may be eligible to file a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). As a military treatment facility, WBAMC cases follow specific federal rules and deadlines that differ from standard medical malpractice claims.

You must file your FTCA claim within two years of when you knew or should have known about the negligent care. This involves submitting a detailed administrative claim (Form SF-95) to the Army Claims Service. The military then has six months to investigate and respond to your claim. Only after this administrative process can you file a federal lawsuit if your claim is denied or inadequately settled.

For WBAMC cases, having an attorney who is also a physician provides crucial advantages. A doctor-attorney can efficiently review medical records, identify deviations from the standard of care, and effectively communicate with military medical experts. This dual expertise helps establish the strength of your case early and maximizes your chances of a successful claim.

Under the FTCA, you can recover compensation for medical expenses (both past and future), lost wages and earning capacity, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. For military families, this can include long-term care costs, specialized medical equipment, and compensation for permanent disabilities resulting from negligent treatment at WBAMC.

Given the complexity of military medical malpractice claims and strict FTCA deadlines, it's essential to have your case evaluated as soon as possible. Many experienced medical malpractice attorneys offer free consultations to review your WBAMC case and explain your legal options. During this evaluation, they can assess whether your case meets FTCA requirements and help determine the potential value of your claim.

Don't let concerns about legal fees prevent you from seeking justice. Most attorneys handling FTCA claims work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless they recover compensation for you. Contact a qualified doctor-attorney today for a free, confidential evaluation of your WBAMC medical malpractice claim.

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

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