is a medical malpractice claim state or federal
Medical malpractice claims against the U.S. government follow the medical malpractice rules of the state where the lawsuit is taking place, however there are some procedures and rules that are unique to medical malpractice claims when the FTCA is involved.hen the hospital in question is run by the federal government-like a VA hospital-the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) may come into play. Find a Medical Malpractice Lawyer.