Government liability

Acts by the state, local or provincial authorities, or other government bodies can cause bodily or fatal injuries. If the government has acted unlawfully, it is liable for such injuries. Another possibility is that the government has caused injuries by inaction, like non-enforcement of safety regulations or failure of supervision. Government liability is subject to other rules than ‘ordinary’ companies or individuals. This makes government liability a complex area of law, and one that is continuously evolving, too.