Any personal injury lawsuit that you want to file against the federal government for the actions of federal government employees must be brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act. This would include such cases as:
Motor vehicle accidents with Post Office employees
Medical malpractice claims doctors against the Veteran's Administration hospitals
Falls in federal government offices and property
Before a lawsuit can be filed against the federal government, the claim must be submitted to the agency for a possible settlement before a Federal Tort Claims Act lawsuit can be filed. Only if the matter cannot be settled can suit be filed. Jury trials are not permitted in cases under the Federal Tort Claims Act. As part of the pre-suit claims process, the injured person must make a demand for settlement in a sum certain, and may not seek damages in an amount in excess of that which was requested in the pre-suit claim.
Filing suit against the federal government for injuries under the Federal Tort Claim Act is a very technically challenging case. Competent, aggressive legal representation is crucial to obtaining fair, reasonable compensation for the injuries you suffered.
