After a personal injury accident involving a city entity, you might have many questions regarding how to file an injury claim with the City of Los Angeles, for instance. If you are interested in learning more about suing Los Angeles for the harm resulting from a personal injury accident, you are in the right place.
Some examples of the incidents that could involve the City of Los Angeles include the following:
- Trip and fall accidents due to broken, raised, or defective sidewalks
- Tree collapse incidents
- Police shooting incidents
- Pedestrian accidents and car accidents, specifically being hit by a government vehicle, city vehicle, city truck, city work truck, city fire department vehicle, police car, etc.
- Sexual assault by a city employee
- Assault and battery by a city employee
The experts at Normandie Law Firm are here for you, and we are ready to help you understand how to file an accident claim against the City of Los Angeles. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling personal injury claims and are not afraid to file lawsuits against the city. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us today.
Filing a Claim against Los Angeles
To sue the City of Los Angeles, you will need to file what is called a government claim. The first step is filing an administrative claim with the specific office or agency involved. You must file this claim within six months of the date that the injury occurred. After you have filed the initial claim with the city office or agency involved, the city office or agency will have forty-five days to respond to the claim. If the city responds and denies the claim, you will be able to file a lawsuit in court – you will have six months to do so (from the date of the denial). If the city does not respond and you do not receive a notice of denial or rejection of your claim, you will have two years to pursue your lawsuit (from the date of the incident).
Do You Need a Lawyer?
Although it is definitely possible to handle lawsuits independently, government claims can be complex; therefore, the guidance of an experienced lawyer is always recommended. A lawyer can help you better understand your right to sue and ensure that you meet all important deadlines. If you would like to explore your right to sue and learn more about the process of filing a government claim against the City of Los Angeles, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.
The personal injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to win and recover the compensation that you are owed.
