When a person thinks of needing to bring a personal injury claim, they most likely think about bringing a claim against a careless driver after a car accident. However, citizens are not the only ones who can have cases brought against them – the government can too. In those situations, there are unique steps that must be taken and rules that must be followed. Keep reading to learn about bringing a personal injury claim against the government, and then contact Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 if you need additional help.
Only Certain Types of Claims Can Be Brought Against the Government
Public agencies in California can be held responsible if injuries arise from certain types of accidents. For example, if a driver for the water authority runs a red light while working, and they hit a vehicle and cause an injury, then the water authority could be held responsible. In fact, most personal injury cases against the government involve government vehicles.
Other types of claims that can be brought against the government include accidents caused by a lack of training or supervision, trip and fall accidents, premises liability accidents, school district liability, school bus accidents, accidents that occur on public property, police misconduct, sidewalk accidents, bus accidents, car accidents caused by a lack of road maintenance.
The Rules Are Different for Claims Against the Government
The rules for bringing a claim against the government are not identical to the rules for bringing a case against an individual. For example, there is generally a six-month limit on how long you have to start the case, while a typical personal injury case gives you two years to take action. The government also has special defenses they can use, and, in some cases, they are immune from lawsuits.
You Need a Highly Skilled Attorney for This Case
Cases against the government are more complex than most other personal injury cases. They require playing by a specific set of rules, and it is essential that you have someone on your side who not only will fight for you but who has the experience and resources to do so. You have found that attorney in Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn.
We recommend that your next move if you believe you have a claim against the government is to contact us at (310) 209-1600. We will begin with a consultation during which we can go over all the options available to you and determine if you have a case and if it is winnable against the government. Call today so we can start right away.
