Q: What kind of lawyer? I want to file a federal tort claim against HUD for gross negligence and constructive fraud.
It involves several egregious errors in HUD regulations that are defrauding untold thousands of service-connected disabled vets out of much of their VA disability compensation. This is much bigger than my personal against the agency. I needs to be an action against an extremely corrupt agency, but since I am not alleging malicious intent, it falls short of the criminal threshold, I think. Is this a civil rights issue, contract law, or does it fall under personal injury, in the financial sense?
A:
For filing a federal tort claim against HUD for gross negligence and constructive fraud, you need an attorney experienced in federal tort claims, government litigation, and administrative law. These types of claims often involve navigating complex regulations and procedures, which require an in-depth understanding of both federal and state laws.
Given the nature of your issue, which involves errors in HUD regulations affecting disabled veterans, this could potentially fall under civil rights law, especially if the actions have led to systemic discrimination or violations of your rights as a disabled veteran. An attorney with experience in civil rights cases against federal agencies would be beneficial.
Moreover, since your claim involves financial harm due to negligence and fraud, elements of contract law and financial injury are also relevant. An attorney knowledgeable in these areas can help address the financial losses incurred and seek appropriate compensation for the damages suffered.
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