It depends on the circumstances. If multiple people suffered injuries during the same incident, each injured person may have an individual claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. In some situations, certain family members may also have separate legal claims that are recognized under North Carolina law, such as a wrongful death claim brought by the personal representative of an estate. The available claims depend on the facts of the case and the applicable federal and state laws.
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Can multiple family members file separate Federal Tort Claims?
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