Injured on Naval Station Mayport?

If you were not an active duty servicemember at the time you were injured on Naval Station Mayport, you may be eligible to file a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which permits persons to recover money damages from the U.S. Government for damage to or loss of property, or personal injury or death, caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of a Government employee while acting within the scope of his or her office employment.

For example, in the most basic situation, if you were injured on Naval Station Mayport because of the failure of the installation to maintain a safe sidewalk or because security negligently activated a vehicle barrier that struck your vehicle, you can file a claim against the U.S. Government to cover, for example, your medical bills, pain and suffering, and any other harm caused by the failure to maintain a safe environment or act in a safe manner.

An administrative claim must be filed with the pertinent government agency within 2 years from the time the claim arises. This is a mandatory prerequisite if you later desire to sue the U.S. Government for the harm caused by its negligence. The agency has six months to respond. If the agency rejects your claim or refuses to pay the money damages you demanded, you will then have six months to file a lawsuit.

Mr. Korody has experience filing and pursuing administrative claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act against Naval Station Mayport. Many times, filing a strong claim can result in payment of the money damages by the agency, avoiding a long, drawn-out lawsuit. It’s important to put the best case forward from the start, and Mr. Korody has the experience, knowledge, and skill to ensure that your claim is a winner from the start.