When the government breaches its duty of care during an epidemic or disaster, it can affect thousands of people. From inadequate information provision to delayed action – failed policy can lead to lifelong health damage and loss of trust.

What do we mean by government failure?

Citizens have the right to expect that the government will protect their health. When this fails – for example, in cases of infections or environment-related diseases – the State can be held liable. Beer advocaten investigates on behalf of groups of victims whether the government has fulfilled its legal obligations and litigates when necessary for recognition and compensation.

Beer advocaten and epidemic-related damage

Beer advocaten has extensive experience with cases where government action is in question. We unite the interests of victims, engage medical experts, and strive for structural lessons for future policy. Doing justice to victims also means preventing others from experiencing the same.

Cases in which we act

• Q fever - government liability in the world's largest Q fever epidemic
• West Frisian Flora - negligent oversight following a Legionella bacteria disaster
• Alphen aan den Rijn shooting - government liability in weapons permit issuance