Augusta Georgia Federal Tort Claims Lawyers

Under the terms of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), persons or entities injured through the actions of an agent of the federal government can sue the United States for damages in court. In general, the FTCA limits liability on the part of the federal government to instances where, if the United States had been a private individual, they would have been liable for their actions. As such, just because the actions of an agent of the federal government result in physical or financial harm, recovery under the FTCA will depend on whether or not the actions in question could be considered negligent under the laws of jurisdiction where they occurred. At the law office of Nicholson Revell LLP, our lawyers represent individuals and businesses harmed by the negligent actions of the federal government and its representatives.

The issues involved in the FTCA can be quite complex and confusing. If you are unsure of whether or not you have a case, contact the federal tort claim attorneys at Nicholson Revell LLP today.

Harm Suffered through the Actions of the Federal Government

The law office of Nicholson Revell LLP represents clients in regard to the following kinds of federal tort claims:

• Medical malpractice at military hospitals
• Land devaluation through toxic dumping
• Harm to a business through eminent domain
• Assault, battery, or abuse at the hands of a federal law enforcement officer
• False imprisonment by a federal agency or federal employee
• Denial of civil rights at the hands of a government agent
• Exposure to toxic materials

Bringing Suit for Injuries or Death under the Federal Tort Claims Act

In order to bring a suit against the federal government, an administrative claim must be sent to the federal agency that employs the agent responsible for causing harm. After a claim has been presented, an agency has up to 6 months to either deny or approve the claim. Claims under the FTCA must typically involve wrongful death, personal injury, or property loss. There are, of course, a number of exceptions to the FTCA which can be very confusing.

If you have suffered injury through the actions of the federal government, contact the law office of Nicholson Revell LLP today. Our lawyers will evaluate your case and determine how best to proceed in recovering damages under the terms of the FTCA.

Nicholson Revell LLP
Augusta Georgia Injury Attorneys

Gateway Professional Center
4137 Columbia Road
Augusta, Georgia 30907