Federal Tort Claims Act

Persons not satisfied with their compensation could sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act... 

DMAT members must maintain the appropriate certification and hcensure within their specific professional disciphne. When activated, DMAT members become Federal employees, with all States recognizing their licensure and certification. In addition, DMAT members receive pay while serving as part time federal employees and they receive liability protection through the Federal Tort Claims Act (20). Although DMATs serve primaiily as a local community resource available to support local, regional and state needs, as a national resource they are subject to federalization and deployment elsewhere (20). 

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