Kaiser Permanente Arbitration: How It Works

Although thousands of people receive healthcare through Kaiser Permanente, many don’t realize that medical malpractice claims must be arbitrated through the Kaiser system. So, how does the system work? Our legal expert explains what you need to know.

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Veterans Benefits – Unaffected By Filing a Lawsuit against VA

Does filing a lawsuit against the government affect other benefits that veterans or their families may receive? That’s a common question of many military personnel. The answer, according to Joe Callahan, a Virginia attorney and retired naval officer who represents injured veterans and military dependants in medical malpractice claims against the Veterans’ Administration, is no.

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Claims against the VA: What You Need to Know

Claims against the Veterans’ Administration (VA) fall under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) – an area of the law in which only a handful of attorneys focus their practices. Knowing who can bring a claim against the VA and understanding how it differs from claims in the private sector are important for every military employee, and their families, to know.

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VA Malpractice Statute of Limitations

Like any medical malpractice lawsuit, injured parties must be very careful of filing their claim within the statute of limitations to avoid losing their right to recover. Lawsuits against the Veterans’ Administration (VA) are subject to a statute of limitations; however, the process is a bit different.

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Liability for Kaiser Permanente Medical Malpractice Injuries

While many people think that medical malpractice only relates to doctors, the truth is that any licensed healthcare provider who makes an unreasonable mistake is potentially liable in a medical malpractice claim – and that includes healthcare providers at Kaiser Permanente. So, who might be liable for your injuries?

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