Many of our regular daily activities such as visiting the post office, the local DMV, the banks, and the museums all take place in federally-owned buildings, and are operated by its own employees. Under federal labor laws, federal employees have a responsibility to prevent any hazards that may harm citizens, while on duty. Should a federal employee neglect to fulfill his or her responsibility to prevent harmful hazards, he or she can be found negligent, if a citizen becomes injured.
If the negligent on-the-job behavior of a federal employee causes another person physical injury, loss of life, or property damage, the victim has the right to seek compensation from the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1946.
Sustaining an injury in a federally-owned building can happen commonly such as a slip and fall in a post office, tripping over hazardous debris on a museum floor, assault by a federal government employee, or even medical malpractice by a Veterans Administration doctor. These instances of federal employee negligence are common examples of the potential negligence claims against the federal government.
If you or a loved one has sustained injuries on federally-owned property due to the negligence of a federal employee, you may be able to file a claim for compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1946.
A $3.5 million settlement for a 46-year-old man who was paralyzed as a result of his physician's' failure to diagnose and treat a spinal epidural abscess.
Statutes of limitations do exist, and they vary from case to case. Please contact one of our attorneys at 877-374-1417 or 312-332-2872 or via our quick contact form. We will gladly review the details of your situation, and consult with you on the best course of action. There is absolutely NO FEE for a consultation and no obligation of any kind.