Over 14 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park each year. Each year thousands of these visitors need representation for violating federal laws and regulations, such as if you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or drug possession in a national park, you could be facing federal criminal charges and penalties. Similarly, you may sustain injuries during your visit to a National Park. According to the Federal Tort Claims Act, “individuals who are injured or whose property is damaged by the wrongful or negligent act of a federal employee acting within his or her official duties may file a claim with the government for reimbursement for that injury or damage.” For example, if you are injured while visiting a national park, and that injury is a direct result of the negligence of a federal employee, you may have grounds to sue the federal government for reimbursement for your injuries and any related damages. Emert Law can represent you before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee or before the National Park Service.