In many cases, you will be able to sue the federal government for personal injury. Many claims against the federal government are filed because of the negligence of federal employees. Filing a lawsuit or claim against the government, whether that be against a federal agency or government employee, is very different than suing any other entity or agency.
There are limitations and different procedures for suing the government. You need to be fully aware of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), notice requirements, time limitations, and more. If you are thinking of suing the government for negligence, you need to get in contact with a personal injury lawyer at our law firm. It is not easy to file a lawsuit against a federal employee or government agency. You will need our legal advice.
An attorney-client relationship at our law firm is built on a great deal of trust and commitment. Our personal injury attorneys will do all that they can so that you can file a claim successfully against the federal government. It will not be an easy journey, but we will stick by your side and represent you throughout the whole process. Suing the government is serious, and you need the best team of personal injury lawyers behind you. To schedule your free consultation to find out more about what we can do for you, call us today at
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Can Individuals Sue the Federal Government for Personal Injury?
Individuals are well within their legal rights to sue the government for their injuries. If the negligence of a government employee or government agency has caused your injury, a lawyer at The Law Place will be able to help you receive compensation. If you want to claim against the federal government for personal injury, you will more than likely have to sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act. This will likely be a tricky and lengthy process. However, our attorneys have all the knowledge and legal experience to help you through this process.
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What Is the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)?
The 1946 Federal Tort Claims Act is the legal basis for filing lawsuits against the federal government, federal employees, and federal agencies. Historically, suing the federal government was forbidden and ruled out by the federal court. Therefore, you could not sue the government for negligence no matter how wrong they were. But this was thought unfair, and the FTCA was passed to allow citizens to sue the federal government under certain circumstances.
Therefore you can sue a federal agency or employee for your injury. However, there is a notice of claim requirements that you need to be aware of. These conditions don’t apply to lawsuits against private individuals and entities.
Can You Sue the Government for Pain and Suffering?
Pain and suffering damages are intended to compensate a victim for the suffering they have had to endure. They are a part of most injury cases. You absolutely can sue the federal government, whether that be a federal administrative agency or employee, for pain and suffering and to try and claim compensation for your experience. These damages are categorized with other damages such as property damage, medical expenses, and more.
Filing a claim for pain and suffering is never easy. This is because they are damages that can’t be quantified. There are no receipts or reports that state exactly how much you are owed. The amount of money that your pain and suffering claim is worth will be calculated by examining all of the evidence for your emotional distress.
You must seek the help of an attorney at The Law Place if you wish to claim against the government. A claim of this nature is incredibly complex, and you will need our professional and experienced legal team to help guide you through the process.
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Can You Sue the Federal Government for Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages are extra-compensatory damages that aim to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct to deter them from acting similarly again. In this case, the damages would aim to punish the federal agency or employee. It is therefore difficult to sue the government for these damages.
Generally, suing for punitive damages is not allowed under the Federal Tort Claims Act. All personal injury cases are so different, so we strongly advise that you get in contact with one of our attorneys. In a free case evaluation, one of our attorneys will be able to briefly examine your case to determine whether it may be possible to sue the federal government for punitive damages.
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Can Individuals Sue Government Officials Personally to Recover Damages?
Suing the government is complicated and confusing. You generally are not allowed to do so unless they say you can, which they have done with the passing of FTCA. The act enables individuals in the United States to file certain kinds of lawsuits against federal officials who are acting within the scope of their employment.
If you want to claim against a government official, you must check whether you are allowed to do so by the FTCA. This is not always an easy process. An attorney at our law firm will be able to help you find this out if you seek our help.
How Can a Lawyer Help?
Filing a claim against the federal government for negligence is far more complicated than most negligence claims against individuals. You must hire an attorney to help you out with your case to ensure that you comply with the many notice of claim requirements and unique aspects that apply to cases filed against the federal government.
An attorney at our firm will be able to offer you some honest and unbiased legal advice. They will be able to make you aware of all of your legal rights and ensure that you have all the information you need about all the different laws.
We have helped countless clients with their injury cases. If you have been injured because of the fault of a federal administrative body or employee, we can help you.
Should I Contact The Law Place?
As we have established, suing the government is not an easy task. It is complex and difficult. You are well within your right to try suing the federal government alone, but we would strongly urge that you at least get in contact with a reputable attorney. There are many legal obstacles that you will face, and you need to be prepared to deal with them. An attorney at our firm will be prepared to fight for your case.
An attorney-client relationship at our firm is built loyalty and commitment. If we believe that your case falls within the FTCA and that you are eligible to sue the government, we will help you to do so. No case is too big. We have experience working on cases like yours before, so you can feel rest assured that your case will be handled in very capable and experienced hands.
Our law office is available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To schedule your free consultation with an experienced and reputable lawyer, you should call us today at
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