: This is the critical first step. You must submit this administrative claim to the appropriate federal agency within two years of discovering the injury.

: Large firms like National Trial Law and Kline & Specter handle military malpractice claims across various states and bases.

: Some firms like The Doctor Lawyer Team are veteran-owned and specialize in military cases.

: Contact details for anyone who saw the care or its effects.

: Used for injuries occurring overseas or outside the scope of the FTCA.