Defendant's Attorney: No Appearance

Description: Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act aug negligence theory.

"The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that allows individuals to sue the United States government for the negligent or wrongful acts of its employees. Under the FTCA, the government is liable for the same torts as a private person would be in like circumstances.

What types of claims are covered by the FTCA?

The FTCA covers a wide range of claims, including:

Personal injury: This includes claims for physical injuries, emotional distress, and wrongful death.
Property damage: This includes claims for damage to property, such as cars, homes, and businesses.
Medical malpractice: This includes claims for injuries caused by the negligence of government doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
False imprisonment: This includes claims for being unlawfully detained by government authorities.
Defamation: This includes claims for damage to one's reputation caused by false statements made by government officials.

What are the requirements for filing a claim under the FTCA?

To file a claim under the FTCA, the following requirements must be met:

The claim must be based on the negligent or wrongful act of a government employee acting within the scope of their employment. This means that the employee must have been acting on behalf of the government when they committed the act that caused the injury or damage.
The claim must be filed within two years of the date the claim accrued. This means that the claim must be filed within two years of the date the injury or damage occurred.
The claim must be filed with the appropriate administrative agency. This agency will vary depending on the government employee involved.

What are the damages that can be recovered under the FTCA?

Under the FTCA, the government is liable for the following damages:

Compensatory damages: These damages are intended to compensate the injured party for their economic losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Punitive damages: These damages are intended to punish the government for its wrongdoing and deter future misconduct. However, punitive damages are not available in most FTCA cases.

What are the limitations of the FTCA?

The FTCA has several limitations, including:

The FTCA does not cover all claims. Some types of claims are not covered by the FTCA, such as claims for injuries caused by combatant activities and claims for intentional torts.
The government cannot be held liable for the discretionary acts of its employees. This means that the government cannot be held liable for decisions made by its employees in the exercise of their discretion.
There is a cap on the amount of damages that can be recovered. The government cannot be held liable for more than $250,000 per person and $500,000 per incident.

How to file a claim under the FTCA:

To file a claim under the FTCA, you must first file an administrative claim with the appropriate agency. If the agency denies your claim, you can then file a lawsuit in federal court.

Additional Resources:

U.S. Department of Justice, FTCA Page:https://www.justice.gov/civil/federal-tort-claims-act-litigation-section
Federal Bar Association, FTCA Section:https://www.fedbar.org/
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section:https://www.americanbar.org/groups/tort_trial_insurance_practice/

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Outcome: Settled and voluntarily dismissed.

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