As an injury and accident law firm with a long history of serving southwest Georgia and eastern Alabama, we understand the unique problems military families face after injuries and accidents.
The Law Offices of Gary Bruce is proud to offer our legal services to military members and their families at Ft Benning (formerly Ft Moore). Our law firm focuses exclusively on accidents, injuries and insurance claims. We can also refer military clients to other local attorneys if they have questions about other aspects of military life or military law.
Initial consultations at our law firm are always no-pressure and free, and we handle most cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not receive attorney fees if we are unsuccessful with your case.
If you are a servicemember or the family of a servicemember and you have questions about your legal rights in an accident or injury case, call 706-813-1624 to talk to one of our personal injury attorneys.
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Our founding attorney, Gary O. Bruce, has practiced law in Columbus for more than 20 years and has built a reputation as a trustworthy, honest and practical attorney who understands the special needs and concerns facing military members and their families. We know families often struggle to build community connections at a new duty station, and we take pride in the trust many servicemembers place in our law firm to help them manage their legal affairs.
Coordination of Military Health Care Benefits After a Car Accident
Coordination of health care benefits is a major issue after a military member gets in a car accident. Servicemembers who suffer injury in car accidents receive communication from the Judge Advocate General’s office or other federal office about repayment of the value of the health care they receive as a result of the accident. These letters are often confusing, but we can usually resolve the problem with minimal hassle for your family if you contact us as soon as possible after receiving any such communication.
Car insurance companies often want to reach a quick settlement and may not inform military members about their duty under the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act to reimburse the federal government for health care benefits they receive as a result of car accidents. Before accepting a settlement, consider the cost of these benefits.
We frequently work with the JAG office at Ft Benning (formerly Ft Moore), requesting copies of records and bills to explain the full story to the JAG office and the private car insurance company. When we need to take an adversarial stance against the JAG office to protect our clients’ rights, we have the resources and experience to use those tactics effectively.
Federal Tort Claims Cases
We also represent people who are injured while on a military base. The process of filing a claim for compensation from the federal government after an injury must proceed under the Federal Tort Claims Act — and it is a very different process from normal insurance claims.
The process begins with filing a Form 95 within a specified time period. We have extensive experience handling injury claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act and would be happy to sit down and discuss your rights and legal options.
Contact Our Lawyers Serving Military Families
Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. The Law Offices of Gary Bruce is located across from the Government Center in downtown Columbus. We can schedule weekend and evening appointments upon request, and we can meet outside our offices for our clients’ convenience when necessary.