Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA)

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a law that allows people to sue the U.S. government for certain wrongful acts, like negligence, committed by federal employees while performing their job. Before the FTCA was enacted in 1946, individuals couldn’t bring claims against the federal government. However, there are specific rules and limits, such as a requirement to file a claim with the government first and strict time limits. The FTCA primarily covers personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death cases arising from the actions of federal employees.