On Season 3, Episode 8 of The Verdict, Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine and Timothy Roehrs, Associate Attorney, discuss the Texas Tort Claims Act & the Federal Tort Claims Act and the government's power when it comes to filing a lawsuit against them.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Can I sue the government for personal injury?
03:16 - What is sovereign immunity?
07:21 - What is the Texas Tort Claims Act?
11:20 - What is the process like when dealing with a case under the Texas Tort Claims Act?
19:52 - Why does the government make it so difficult for people to file cases under the TTCA?
35:08 - Why should someone try to pursue a case even though it may be difficult?
40:44 - Are there any factors that change with the TTCA depending on the city or county?
43:36 - Thoughts about frivolous lawsuits
50:34 - What is the Federal Tort Claims Act and how does it differ from the TTCA?
55:39 - Does the FTCA have stricter guidelines for filing than the TTCA?
58:06 - Are there any limits when it comes to the FTCA?
1:00:30 - Why is there no jury for FTCA cases?
1:05:53 - Additional stories and comments by attorneys
1:15:17 - Outro
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