What Are Federal Tort Claims?
Federal Tort Claims are claims against the Federal Government for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death. They are made pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1946, which was created to allow individuals to sue the United States Government for money damages arising out of instances in which government employees, in the scope of their employment, are negligent and cause harm to another. For example, claims against a doctor at a VA hospital who commits malpractice, or a government employee negligently driving a government vehicle and causing a crash, would be brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Incidents that give rise to Federal Tort Claims are as varied as those brought in the private sector and can include: • Automobile Accidents • Medical Malpractice • Slips and Falls on Government Property • Government Construction Site Injuries • Veterans Administration Claims • Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Claims • Claims Against the Military • Constitutional Right Violations •
Related Questions
- Can I sue the federal government, the responsible federal agency, or the responsible federal employee without going through the federal tort claims process?
- Who can bring a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act for negligence at a military medical facility?
- When Does the Federal Tort Claims Act Apply?
