Victim of an Ambulance, Police Car, Fire Truck, Bus, Subway or Train Accident?
Although government entities and employees are immune from liability when enacting and enforcing laws or exercising discretion in decision-making, they can be held liable for operating government vehicles. For example, a police officer chasing a suspect can be negligent (although must show gross negligence) for hitting and injuring a pedestrian.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury from a government vehicle accident, you may have a claim against the governmental entity involved. An experienced personal injury attorney at Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP, can help you with this process. We have more than 30 years of experience. Our Westchester government vehicle accident lawyers can be the advocates you need. For a free consultation, contact us in Manhattan today at .
Federal Torts Claims Act
The Federal Tort Claims Act allows private individuals to sue the federal government for negligent actions by its officers and employees. Essentially, the FTCA waives sovereign immunity allowing civil lawsuits against federal government employees. However, civil claims must be filed through the proper administrative agency and in a timely manner.
Civil Lawsuits and Government Vehicle Accident Claims
There are specific requirements for government vehicle accident claims. There are short time limitations. You must file a notice with the government usually within 90 days of the accident. Prompt identification of the responsible government entity is crucial. The notice must include the specific time, date and place of the accident. Also, the notice must state injuries suffered.
Common government vehicle accidents involve:
- Public transportation accidents
- Highway accidents
- Garbage/maintenance truck accidents
- Sidewalk and street accidents
- Bus accidents
- Train accidents
- Police car accidents
- Fire truck accidents
- Fatal accidents
- Military vehicle accidents
Contact Our New York Bus Accidents Attorneys
The complexities of a civil lawsuit against government agents or employees should be handled by an experienced attorney. Our New York bus accidents attorneys understand the nuances of claims against government entities and employees. We know how to fight for your rights to obtain the maximum recovery.
For a free consultation with attorneys you can trust, contact us in New York City at .
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