Fighting the Government for Victims of Negligence.
Civilians and non-active-duty personnel can sue the United States government if they’ve been injured because of negligence under the Federal Tort Claims Act (F.T.C.A.). Whether you were harmed by actions of a federal agency like the V.A. or Postal Service, or by the actions of one specific employee, the F.T.C.A. allows citizens to hold negligent government agents accountable.
Filing a lawsuit under the F.T.C.A. is a complicated matter which depends on many different factors. Increase your chances for justice by choosing a qualified trial law firm with federal court experience. Our F.T.C.A. team at Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen brings significant experience to the table and a track record of success before federal judges.
Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen stands ready to help. Contact our experienced team today to schedule a free consultation.
It is not always possible to sue the U.S. government, due to the principle of sovereign immunity. However, in some cases you may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured, lost property, or experienced the death of a loved one because of the actions or negligence of a U.S. government employee.
Under the F.T.C.A., you can bring a lawsuit whenever “a private person would be liable to the claimant in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred.” 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b). There are exemptions for intentional wrongdoing committed by law enforcement officers (such as assault and battery) and for claims about performance of duty. The F.T.C.A. is also extremely limited in cases involving active military members, due to a law known as the “Feres Doctrine.”
Some common areas where the F.T.C.A. may justify a lawsuit against a U.S. government worker or public agency include:
When you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury or lost a loved one due to one of these forms of negligence, it’s important to review your case with an experienced F.T.C.A. attorney as soon as possible. Like most personal injury claims, there is a limited timeframe to bring a claim, called a “statute of limitations.” This can vary depending on your state. There are also many laws, administrative procedures, and complex rules to follow which can make or break your case.
Every GRYC case is handled by a team of lawyers supported by in-house investigators and legal professionals with extensive experience in the medical, law enforcement, and insurance sectors.
We have recovered over $1 billion in settlements and compensation for our clients, fighting for full and fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, physical suffering, and emotional trauma.
We fight to change the laws and policies that hurt our clients to protect other innocent people from harm.
We take all cases on a contingency basis, which means that we pay all fees upfront, and only get paid if we win.
We fight every day to bring justice and truth back into the lives of unheard victims. We use our passion to improve the lives of our clients and our communities. GRYC is a force for justice, focused on you.
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