Understanding Of Military Culture

  It is vital to understand military culture when pursuing a medical malpractice case against the government. The way the military is structured can be confusing to civilians, and lawyers who don't have experience with military cases may not understand how to navigate the bureaucracy.   For example, when you file a complaint against a military doctor, you file it with the Department of Defense Inspector General, not the civilian court system.  Your lawyer should also be familiar with the unique rules for military medical malpractice cases. For example, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) provides protections for military doctors that don't apply to civilian doctors.