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Tacoma Military Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Helping Victims of Military Medical Negligence in Tacoma and Beyond

When you or a loved one seeks care at a military hospital or on-base medical facility in Tacoma, Washington, you expect professional treatment and trustworthy care. Unfortunately, medical negligence can occur anywhere—even in military medical systems. At National Trial Law, we represent active-duty military members, veterans, and their families who have been harmed by preventable medical errors. If you suffered due to substandard care at a military hospital near Tacoma, our Tacoma military medical malpractice attorneys are here to fight for justice and compensation on your behalf.

We serve clients stationed or treated at military medical facilities across the country and around the world. No matter where your injury occurred, we offer national legal advocacy and personalized attention from a law firm that understands how military medical malpractice cases work.

If you need help after suffering an injury due to negligence at a military medical facility in Tacoma, call (833) 913-1885 or reach out to us online.

What Is Military Medical Malpractice?

Military medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider at a military hospital, clinic, or medical facility fails to meet the accepted standard of medical care—resulting in injury, illness, or even death. These claims are governed by complex federal laws and regulations, including the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and the Military Claims Act (MCA), which makes legal action particularly challenging.

Our firm is experienced in navigating these cases and helps clients pursue compensation in claims involving:

  • Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failure to identify serious conditions like cancer, infections, or cardiac issues in a timely manner.
  • Surgical Errors: Mistakes during routine procedures, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient.
  • Birth Injuries: Harm to infants or mothers during labor and delivery, including cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, or maternal hemorrhage.
  • Medication Errors: Incorrect prescriptions or dosages that cause significant adverse effects.
  • Anesthesia Mistakes: Improper administration of anesthesia resulting in brain damage, stroke, or death.
  • Wrongful Death: Fatal outcomes due to negligent care in military hospitals or on-base clinics.

These types of cases require a legal team that understands both medical standards and military procedures. At National Trial Law, we bring both to the table.

About Tacoma Military Medical Facilities

Tacoma is home to major military installations and medical centers that serve thousands of active-duty members, veterans, and their families. Our attorneys are familiar with the challenges that can arise when pursuing claims related to these facilities.

Madigan Army Medical Center

Located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Madigan Army Medical Center is one of the largest military hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. It provides a wide range of services, including:

  • Emergency and trauma care
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Surgery and anesthesia
  • Radiology and imaging
  • Mental health treatment
  • Pharmacy and lab work

Given its size and patient volume, errors at Madigan can and do happen—and when they do, the consequences can be life-changing.

Lewis-McChord Air Force Base Medical Facilities

As part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the 62nd Medical Squadron and related facilities serve active-duty Air Force personnel and their families. These providers offer routine medical services, but malpractice here can still result in significant injury.

Allen Soldier-Centered Medical Home

The Allen Soldier-Centered Medical Home delivers outpatient care to service members on-base. While this clinic is designed to offer continuity and personalized attention, mistakes in diagnostics, prescriptions, or recordkeeping can still lead to harm.

If you were treated at any of these facilities and suspect negligence, reach out to our team immediately. These cases are time-sensitive and legally complex.

Why Choose National Trial Law?

At National Trial Law, we are proud to advocate for the brave men and women of our armed forces who have suffered from negligent medical care. Here's what sets us apart as trusted Tacoma military medical malpractice lawyers:

  • Veteran Expertise: Our attorneys have decades of combined legal experience, with a strong background in military medical claims and federal tort litigation.
  • Experience with Madigan Army Community Hospital Cases: Our attorneys have handled a number of significant medical malpractice cases from Madigan, from birth injuries to failure to diagnose spinal cord compression cases. We have successfully settled these cases with the US Attorney’s office in Seattle and the Department of Justice.
  • Focused Legal Knowledge: We concentrate specifically on federal injury law, including the Military Claims Act and FTCA. This narrow focus gives us a deep understanding of the process, timelines, and legal strategy required for success.
  • Nationwide Reach: While we are based in Texas, our clients come from across the country—including Washington—and we represent servicemembers and their families nationwide.
  • Client-Focused Representation: We take pride in offering compassionate, thorough service. Our legal team is here to guide you every step of the way, from filing an initial claim to pursuing compensation through settlement or trial.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Victims of military medical malpractice may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical bills and ongoing treatment, equipment, therapies and attendant care
  • Lost wages or loss of future earning potential
  • Pain and suffering
  • Disability or disfigurement
  • Funeral and burial costs (in wrongful death cases)

The process of securing this compensation involves filing a formal claim against the government, often under the FTCA or MCA. Our legal team knows how to properly prepare these claims, meet strict deadlines, and negotiate aggressively for the outcome you deserve.

Call Our Tacoma Military Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today

You’ve already made sacrifices in service to our country. You shouldn’t have to suffer more due to the preventable mistakes of military medical professionals. Let us help you seek accountability and the financial relief your family needs.

Call National Trial Law at (833) 913-1885 today for a free case consultation. We’re here to listen, investigate, and fight for you—wherever you are in the U.S. or overseas.

What Sets Us Apart

  • PEER APPROVED

    More attorneys named Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters in the “Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff” category in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, than any other law firm in Texas (Bill Whitehurst, Chip Brees, Michelle Cheng, Jamal Alsaffar, Laurie Higginbotham and Tom Jacob)

  • RECORD-SETTING RESULTS NATIONWIDE

    Our firm has achieved some of the highest judgments and settlements under the Federal Tort Claims Act across multiple states. With a track record of setting legal benchmarks nationwide, we are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

  • TEXAS ROOTS

    Founded in Austin with more than 50 years of trial experience.

  • NATIONAL REACH

    National results in complex personal injury litigation.

  • DEEP BENCH

    Many experienced lawyers ready to serve you.

  • SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

    Our team has multiple Spanish speaking staff members.

Record-Breaking Case Results

Across the United States

Achieving Justice Nationwide with Unparalleled Verdicts and Settlements

National Trial Law has a storied history of securing landmark verdicts and settlements across the United States. Notable achievements include a $230 million judgment for survivors of the Sutherland Springs Church mass shooting, a $44.7 million trial judgment for a birth injury at an Air Force hospital, and a $21.5 million verdict for a veteran who suffered catastrophic brain damage due to malpractice at the Manchester VA Hospital—the largest personal injury award in New Hampshire history. These results underscore the firm's dedication to holding institutions accountable and delivering justice for their clients.

  • Record-Setting $230,000,000
    Trial Win
    Sutherland Springs Mass Shooting
    Highest Verdict and Settlement in FTCA History
  • Record-Setting $44,717,681
    Trial Win
    Air Force Birth Injury
  • Record-Setting $21,592,643
    Trial Win
    VA Medical Malpractice
  • Record-Setting $10,500,000
    Settlement
    VA Medical Malpractice
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