The purpose of the government is to serve the people. It enacts laws and implements programs that benefit the general public. Generally, federal employees are protected against legal claims. These protections are meant to prevent such claims from impeding their duties.
However, you never know what can happen out on the open road. Accidents can occur in an instant. One wrong decision can cause a collision. Even federal employees are susceptible to negligent acts that lead to someone else getting hurt. The purpose of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is to provide you with an option to pursue a claim in that scenario.
A tort occurs when someone injures another person because they failed to abide by their legal duty. US law protects federal employees from being personally liable for torts committed during their work. However, there are exceptions based on the Federal Tort Claims Act.
The statute was enacted in 1946, allowing private individuals to recover claims or restitution for specific torts done by government employees. The act empowers people to hold the government responsible for wrongdoings caused by their agents while doing their job.
The Doctor Lawyer Team can assist you if you have a federal tort claim. Start today by booking a consultation with our Connecticut FTCA lawyer.
Bringing a lawsuit against the federal government can be a difficult endeavor. However, there are situations where your claim may have merit.
It is helpful to understand what constitutes a legitimate federal tort claim. Here are some examples:
The Federal Tort Claims Act covers different areas of personal injury. It is applicable in the following situations:
Each case covered by this list is unique in its way. The facts and situation will determine the best approach to pursue a personal injury claim from a federal employee.
The Federal Tort Claims Act does not apply to intentional torts committed by government employees. The statute mostly covers negligent actions. For example, an assault committed by a federal agent is not covered because that is, by definition, an intentional tort.
You also cannot sue the government for discretionary acts. That means if a statute provides an employee discretion to choose between multiple choices and they do so negligently, the government is not liable.
The requirement is that they have negligently failed to follow government policy or a non-discretionary law that led to the injury.
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There are several resolutions to attempt before filing a claim through the FTCA. You are required to exhaust all other avenues.
The personal injury claim is filed with the federal agency responsible for your injuries. It is important to remember that you have two years to file a claim before it expires.
You will next need to provide all the required information for the claim to be considered. It will not be valid without the sum of all such information.
Missteps can easily happen when filing a claim with the government. The process can be overwhelming, with many rules revolving around varying situations.
Our experienced Connecticut FTCA lawyer will help you navigate the process. We will analyze your claim and the facts of your case. From there, we will take the appropriate steps toward filing your claim.
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