Injury Suits Against the Federal, State
and Local Governments
….You may only bring suit against the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State and
Local Governments under the Political Sub Division
Tort Claims Act. This Act is very specific and has
specific categories under which you may overcome
sovereign immunity (the right of the government to
be immune from suit). There are specific notice
requirements and limitations in that Act that weigh
strongly against a client hesitating seeking
representation. Attorney Vivian has litigated
successfully against the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and numerous local governments
involving injuries occasioned by the conduct of the
government.
Injury suits involving the Federal Government are
subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and again,
are very technical in terms of notice requirements
and process. Time limitations are crucial in any suit
to be brought against the Government. There is
absolutely no substitute for experience in suits
brought against the Government, and if you were
injured on Government property or as a result of
any interaction with Government employees you
should schedule a consultation at once in order to
protect your rights.