Military Medical Malpractice Claims Authorized on Specific Naval Vessels.
This law expands the rights of service members and their families to seek compensation for injury or death caused by medical malpractice. The change specifically covers negligence that occurred aboard large naval vessels (aircraft carriers, assault ships) when they were not engaged in combat operations. This creates a new path for claims that were previously often barred under existing military law, enhancing military medical accountability.
Key points
Allows service members and their families to file claims for personal injury or death resulting from medical malpractice on certain large naval vessels.
Applies specifically to vessels like aircraft carriers and landing ships when they are not involved in combat operations.
Establishes a retroactive filing period for claims dating back to October 1, 2016, provided they are filed within 90 days of the law's enactment.
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