Injuries, property damage and or financial loss, and wrongful death are all eligible for coverage under the FTCA, but within that broad purview are several restrictions and provisions. For instance, people hired by the federal government but who are not federal employees (e.g. contractors) will not fall under the act. The state in which the incident occurred will determine the set of laws surrounding the case. Only negligence is generally allowed, not willful or intentional acts of destruction. The act must have occurred as part of a federal employee’s normal course of work, as well.
Though the restrictions governing the FTCA are complex, there are successful claims filed every year that cost the government millions of dollars. Seeking the guidance of an experienced Kansas City Federal Tort Claim attorney who is knowledgeable about the act and its application in your state is the best course of action if you think you may have a claim under the FTCA. Contact Kansas City personal injury attorneys, Fowler Pickert Eisenmenger Norfleet, Missouri, for more information about the FTCA.