Portland VA Hospital Claim Attorney

Turn to Angel Law, P.C. for Trusted Counsel & Support

Top 100 U.S. Verdict

Our verdict against a Portland hospital was listed among the Top 100 medical malpractice verdicts in the United States for 2019.

23 Years of Trial Experience

Patrick D. Angel has represented injured Oregonians since 2003 and has trial experience in many cases.

Oregon Bar Section Chair

Elected chair of the Oregon State Bar Products Liability Section, and on its executive committee since 2010.

You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

No retainer. No hourly fees. We advance case costs and are repaid from the recovery.

Fighting for the Compensation You Deserve

Making sure veterans get the care, attention, and are treated with the utmost professionalism is key to our firm. Unfortunately, it can take quite some time to get approval and coverage for certain necessary procedures or medications. Additionally, medical negligence claims against a VA Hospital must be filed against the United States in Federal Court.

What is an FTCA Claim?

An FTCA, also known as the “Federal Tort Claims Act,” is essentially a federal statute that permits a private party to sue the federal government. Those injured by medical mistakes that occur in the VA Hospital system must first exhaust the Administrative Claims process, which allows the government to evaluate any FTCA claim before a lawsuit may be filed.

Prior to beginning that process, we strongly recommend that you speak with a seasoned attorney that is familiar with both medical malpractice claims and VA laws and regulations. Military veterans and their families are entitled to pursue FTCA litigation, as are the dependents of active duty members of the military.

But active duty military members, sometimes referred to as members of the “uniformed military,” are generally not allowed to sue the government for injuries that arise during their service in the military because of what is called the Feres Doctrine. To better understand this process, we recommend contacting our firm to set up a consultation.

At Patrick Law P.C., our seasoned attorney has a wealth of experience handling medical malpractice claims, as well as fighting for veterans who have had a medical claim denied by their insurance company. As a former Marine, attorney Patrick Angel knows just how vital it is for veterans of our country to get the services they deserve.

Our attorney can assist with several types of cases, such as:

• Appeals
• Negligence
• Malpractice
• Denial of Benefits
• Termination of Benefits

 
 
 
 
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 Jamie Ritterhouse 
 
 
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Patrick Angel and his team were so supportive in not just the legal sense of representing me in my claim, but they also showed a sense of compassion and care for what they do; in that, they expressed concern for me when the case got hard, times got tough, and emotions ran strong. Patrick has a kind heart, but is also a gentleman as well as a professional bulldog in the courtroom. He doesn't let anyone walk over his clients, nor their integrity. He holds people accountable for their actions and makes them "face the music" so to say. If you're looking for an attorney who possesses intelligence, candor, and strength to represent you in your claim when you need someone to help support you, Patrick Angel is your man. Thanks Patrick and team! You're amazing!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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If you only have to retain an attorney once in your life, you won’t do any better than Patrick Angel.  If you’ve been wronged by an employer or any person or entity, you want this brilliant man representing you. He’s the best with whom I have ever been associated.  And as an investigative journalist and court reporter for more than 25 years and a litigant three times that is a lot of lawyers! He stands head and shoulders above the rest. He and his paralegal Tina Lackner are true professionals.

Patrick Angel will really listen to you. Whether you want to go to trial (and he loves the courtroom) or are seeking a just settlement, he will fight tooth and nail for you to achieve the best outcome you deserve. His word is his bond. He will be your best advocate and will help guide you through the complicated process of litigation. We sued a governmental agency over a wrongful termination and won!

Seeking justice when you have been harmed or wronged is tremendously difficult task but it really makes a difference when you’ve got an angel in your corner. Thank you Patrick for everything you did for me.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Selective with which cases they take. I believe they only take cases they know they can win.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Patrick represented me for two different car accidents I was involved in. They were not serious, thankfully, but it was nice to have a lawyer on my side to negotiate with the insurance company since both were not my fault. Patrick explained things along the way and got me great results both times.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Patrick Angel is compassionate, caring and always available. I felt very supported when Patrick represented me.  I was amazed how he drove three hours to meet with me.  Most would simply have a phone call, but Patrick makes the added effort to connect to better understand me and the situation.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Top notch! Patrick goes above and beyond!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Matthew Cannon 
 
 
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Very knowledgeable, punctual and helpful. Patrick listened and answered all of our questions and helped guide us with our next step in our legal issue. Tina greeted us and was very polite and friendly, even offered us something to drink while we waited for our meeting with Patrick. Reach out to them they have been the most helpful yet.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Patrick was extremely helpful and willing to share his knowledge for free! He responded faster than any other law firm in Oregon which is amazing when you are on a time limit!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Schedule a Consultation With Our Firm

At Angel Law P.C., we believe that armed service members and veterans have worked tirelessly to protect our country and deserve to be taken care of. Whether you are seeking to receive rehabilitation services, mental health services, or need any other form of care or treatment and have had your claim denied, our firm would be more than happy to assist you. For more information, please contact our office at your earliest convenience.