05/28/2026
Bringing a medical malpractice claim against the federal government is fundamentally different from a standard injury case. Under the Federal Tort Claims Act, an injured person cannot file a lawsuit until a properly prepared administrative claim is submitted to the correct federal agency.
That process is unforgiving. The claim must be filed within two years, identify the responsible agency, and include a clearly stated sum certain for damages. Miss any one of these requirements, and the case may never be heard.
Federal data shows that thousands of administrative claims are filed each year, and many are denied or dismissed due to procedural errors before they ever reach a courtroom.
These cases demand precision from the very beginning. National Trial Law represents clients nationwide in complex FTCA medical malpractice claims, navigating the administrative process and building cases designed to stand up when it matters most.
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