Government Vehicle Accidents

Dedicated Truck Accident Attorneys Serving Jacksonville

If you have been injured or involved in an accident with a government vehicle or truck, it is important to contact the law office of Steven A. Bagen & Associates right away.  Although you have the right to be compensated for your injuries if you can prove the driver and/or owner of the truck was negligent, filing a claim against the government is different than filing a lawsuit against another civilian.

Filing a Truck Accident Claim Against the Government

It is very difficult to file a lawsuit against the government, as the standard for proving driver responsibility and fault is much stricter than what is required in non-government truck accident cases. Government vehicle accidents are governed by The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Under this act, the government can only be sued for damages if "under circumstances where the United States, if a private person, would be liable to the claimant in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred."  

At Steven A. Bagen & Associates, we have ample experience handling truck accident claims involving the government, and can provide you with the trusted advice and dedicated representation you need to pursue your claim.  Some of the types of cases we've handled have involved:

• U.S. Postal Service trucks
• Fire trucks
• Police trucks
• Emergency responder trucks
• Military trucks

Contact our Truck Accident Lawyers Today!

You only have a short amount of time to file a claim against the government, so it is imperative that you contact our office as soon as possible. If you do not file your claim within the statute of limitations-usually no more than 180 days-you might lose your right to recover damages all together. 

At Steven A. Bagen & Associates we can help you fill out and file the appropriate paperwork in a timely manner to ensure you do not lose your rights to compensation.  We know that filing an injury claim against the government is complicated-to say the least.  And although filing a lawsuit against the government may be intimidating, we are here to help you get through it. If you have been injured in a government vehicle accident, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries, it's that simple.  You can trust our dedicated legal team to help you hold the responsible government agency or employee accountable for their negligence, and zealously negotiate for a fair and just settlement.