Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall?
Government entities are immune from liability when they perform certain government functions such as enacting and enforcing laws, and exercising discretion in decision making.
However, they are not immune from liability when they are negligent in building or maintaining structures such as:
- Roads
- Bridges
- Sidewalks
- Government buildings
- Other publicly owned spaces
Further, governments can be held liable when their employees are negligent in operating vehicles or equipment in the course of their employment, such as when a police car or fire truck strikes a pedestrian or vehicle and causes injuries. (However, for there to be liability for negligently operating an emergency vehicle in an emergency and with its lights and sirens on, the injured party must show gross negligence.) Governments can also be liable for false arrests or imprisonment or police assault.
At Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP law firm, our New York City federal tort claims attorneys can pursue damages for clients who have been injured and/or damaged by governmental negligence. To find out more about how we can resolve your claim, contact us .
New York City Federal Tort Claims Lawyers
Medical malpractice cases arising out of malpractice committed by a doctor employed by a clinic supported by the federal government must be brought against the United States in federal court pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Before a lawsuit is brought against the United States, a claim must be presented to the appropriate federal agency in a timely manner so that it can investigate and try to resolve the claim.
It is important to identify the owner of the health care facility quickly since there are short time limits to file a notice of claim and a lawsuit.
Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP — Let Our Experience Work for You
We have much experience in representing victims of government negligence. Our litigation partner, Martin H. Weisfuse, started his career as an attorney defending the New York City municipal government in negligence cases.
Subsequently, Mr. Weisfuse represented injured victims in claims against the city government for injuries due to defective sidewalks, poorly maintained roadways, and police assault. He has represented teachers and students assaulted in the public schools.
He has represented victims of medical malpractice against the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation, state owned hospitals, and federally owned hospitals and clinics.
For a consultation with an experienced Manhattan federal tort claims lawyer, contact Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP for a free consultation.
