Injured by the Federal Government?

If you were injured on federal property or by a federal employee, you may have a right to compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The FTCA allows people to recover money when the negligence or wrongful act of a federal employee causes injury, death, or property damage.

Most personal injury firms never touch FTCA. National Security Law Firm (NSLF) does—because our attorneys know the federal system from the inside and fight to hold the government accountable.

When You Can File an FTCA Claim

You may be entitled to file an FTCA claim if you were injured:

  • On federal property such as:

    • Post offices

    • Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals or clinics

    • Military bases or commissaries

    • Federal courthouses or office buildings

    • Airports with federal security checkpoints (TSA)

    • National parks, forests, or monuments

    • Federal prisons or detention centers

    • Federal housing or government-leased facilities

  • By a federal employee acting within the scope of their job, including:

    • VA doctors, nurses, or medical staff

    • TSA or Homeland Security personnel

    • Federal law enforcement (FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals, Border Patrol, Secret Service, etc.)

    • Postal Service drivers or delivery employees

    • National Park Service employees

    • Federal contractors (in some cases)

Common FTCA Case Types

Our FTCA lawyers handle a wide range of claims, including:

  • Medical malpractice at VA hospitals or federal medical facilities

  • Slip and fall or trip and fall injuries at post offices, courthouses, or airports

  • Vehicle accidents involving federal employees or government-owned vehicles

  • Negligence by TSA or federal security agents at airport checkpoints

  • Negligence in federal buildings, such as unsafe conditions or maintenance failures

  • Assault, battery, or false arrest by federal law enforcement officers

  • Wrongful death caused by the negligence or misconduct of federal employees

Under the FTCA, most intentional torts are excluded—but there is an important exception for federal law enforcement officers, who can be sued for assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, abuse of process, and malicious prosecution.

What Our FTCA Lawyers Do for You

  • Draft and file your SF-95 administrative claim with a precise, evidence-backed sum certain

  • Secure records: medical charts, incident reports, maintenance logs, video, and witness statements

  • Use FOIA and Privacy Act tools to get the internal documents agencies don’t volunteer

  • Negotiate with the agency to push for full value

  • File in federal court if the claim is denied or the agency stalls beyond 180 days

We know how federal agencies operate—and we use that insider knowledge to build stronger, faster-moving cases.

How We Maximize Every Settlement and Judgment

At National Security Law Firm, we don’t just handle FTCA claims—we engineer them for maximum recovery. Every document we file, every piece of evidence we collect, and every negotiation we enter is guided by a single mission: to secure the highest possible settlement or judgment for our clients.

When you’re fighting the federal government, you’re not just up against a careless driver or negligent doctor—you’re up against the largest legal machine in the country. To win big, you need more than a lawyer. You need a strategy.

Here’s how we do it:

1. We Build the Case Before the Government Does

Most law firms file the SF-95 and wait. We do the opposite. From day one, we prepare your case like it’s going to trial.

  • We collect every piece of medical and documentary evidence early.

  • We work with experts, economists, and investigators to calculate the full financial impact of your injury.

  • We craft your SF-95 “sum certain” to preserve every dollar of potential recovery, avoiding the most common mistake that limits awards.

By the time the government opens your file, we’ve already built a winning case.

2. We Use Insider Intelligence

Our attorneys are former federal and military lawyers—people who used to sit on the other side of the table, defending these exact cases for the government. We know how federal agencies evaluate risk, how adjusters think, and what triggers higher settlements. That insider knowledge gives our clients an unmistakable advantage.

3. We Uncover What the Government Doesn’t Want You to See

Through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and investigative tools, we expose internal memos, safety violations, and prior incidents the agency may try to hide. These documents often turn a routine case into a six- or seven-figure recovery.

4. We Leverage Pressure, Not Patience

Government agencies are notorious for delay. We don’t wait for them to move—we make them move.
When the 180-day clock runs out, we’re ready to file in federal court without hesitation. The government knows our reputation for aggressive litigation, and that pressure alone often leads to faster, higher-value settlements.

5. We Maximize Damages with Precision

We calculate damages like a military operation: strategically, thoroughly, and backed by evidence.
Our team quantifies:

  • Past and future medical care costs

  • Lost income and benefits

  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

  • Loss of companionship or enjoyment of life

Then we present those numbers in a way that forces the government to confront the full human cost of its negligence.

6. We Never Stop Negotiating for More

Even when a settlement offer arrives, we analyze it line by line. If the number doesn’t reflect the evidence, we push back—armed with facts, experts, and credibility. Many of our largest recoveries came after other firms told clients to “just take it.” We fight for every dollar you’re entitled to, and we don’t settle for less than full value.

Your Injury Deserves More Than an Apology—It Deserves Full Accountability

Every client who comes to us has already been let down once by the government. Our job is to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
We don’t measure success by speed—we measure it by outcome. When the case is over, our clients know that no one could have fought harder or achieved more on their behalf.

Pricing and Fee Structure

Contingency fees only—no upfront legal fee.

  • Settlement Negotiations: Contingency-based — capped by law at 20% of the recovery

  • Federal Court Litigation: Contingency-based — capped by law at 25% of the recovery

Why Choose National Security Law Firm

At National Security Law Firm, we bring military precision and insider experience to every FTCA case. Our attorneys are former federal employees, U.S. Attorneys, JAG officers, and government litigators who know exactly how federal agencies defend these claims—and how to beat them.

Our mission is simple: It’s Our Turn to Fight for You.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Let’s Talk.

If you’ve been injured by the federal government, don’t wait. FTCA claims have strict filing deadlines and procedural rules that can bar your recovery if missed.

Schedule a free, no-pressure consultation today.

National Security Law Firm: It’s Our Turn to Fight for You.

FTCA Resource Center

Your Complete Guide to Federal Tort Claims Against the U.S. Government

If you were injured on federal property or by a federal employee, the rules and procedures you’ll face are completely different from ordinary personal injury cases. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is full of exceptions, strict deadlines, and government-specific hurdles—but our attorneys break it all down for you here.

Explore our FTCA Resource Center below to learn everything you need to know before filing your claim, responding to a denial, or taking your case to federal court.

Understanding the FTCA

Filing, Strategy, Negotiating, and Litigating Under the FTCA

FTCA by Location and Type of Injury

Choosing the Right FTCA Lawyer

Before you move forward with your Federal Tort Claims Act case, it’s crucial to understand that not all personal injury lawyers are equipped to take on the federal government.

FTCA litigation is governed by unique rules, strict deadlines, and specialized defenses that only experienced federal litigators truly understand. A single mistake—like miscalculating your damages, missing an SF-95 deadline, or mishandling discovery—can destroy your entire claim.

At National Security Law Firm (NSLF), our FTCA team is led by Danielle N. Moora, a former senior DHS and TSA attorney with nearly two decades of government litigation experience. Working alongside Matt Pollack, one of the nation’s foremost FOIA experts, our team combines insider knowledge, elite strategy, and relentless advocacy to maximize every client’s recovery.

If you’re considering filing an FTCA claim, read our in-depth guide on how to select the right attorney and the red flags to avoid before hiring one. It could be the single most important step you take in your case.

👉 How to Choose the Right FTCA Lawyer (and Red Flags to Avoid)

Why NSLF

Each FTCA case is a battle against one of the most powerful institutions in the world—the U.S. Government. Our attorneys are former federal prosecutors, JAG officers, and agency lawyers who know the terrain, the tactics, and the people behind these cases. That insider knowledge gives our clients a decisive advantage.

We fight for veterans, federal employees, and everyday citizens injured by government negligence nationwide.

National Security Law Firm: It’s Our Turn to Fight for You.