Anaheim Hills is a planned community within the city of Anaheim in Southern California. The area was developed primarily in the 1970s when Texaco Industries set out to build an upscale planned community of townhouses, detached homes, and estates. While it was supposed to be a quiet, rural alternative to Anaheim Heights, the community grew quickly due to its beautiful scenery, golf courses, nature trails, and large plots of land.
Even with the increase in population, many people still consider Anaheim Hills an idea place to live. But every community has its ups and downs, including accidents that result in bodily harm and property damage.
Were you injured on a city-owned property in Anaheim Hills due to a dangerous condition? Were you harmed by an Orange County employee due to careless or reckless behavior? If so, you may have grounds to file an accident claim and demand compensation for the city’s negligence. For more information on the legal options that are available to you, call us to schedule a free case review.
Suing Anaheim Hills for Injuries from an Accident
If negligence by a government entity in Anaheim Hills caused you to have an accident, you may be eligible for a lawsuit against Orange County. If Anaheim Hills was a municipality (city, town, etc.), you would file a compensation claim with them directly. Since Anaheim Hills is a planned community, they are under county jurisdiction, which is why all personal injury claims and lawsuits must be filed at the county level. Accident cases that can be filed against the government of Orange County include:
- Trip and fall or slip and fall on government property (buildings, parks, and other public spaces)
- Hazards in government buildings that result in slip and fall / trip and fall accidents
- Accidents due to broken sidewalks
- Traffic accident due to poor management of roads and other county-owned properties
- City vehicle accident with police cars, fire trucks, public transportation, etc.
- Injuries from being hit by falling objects
- City official assault and battery / sex abuse claims
This is not a comprehensive list of all the incidents that can provide you with grounds for a lawsuit against the County of Orange. To learn more about your right to monetary compensation, contact the government agency lawsuit attorneys of Normandie.
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How to File a Claim for Injuries against Orange County
If you are entitled to compensation from Orange County, you must start the legal process by submitting a “Claim for Money or Damages Against the County of Orange.” This form, which is available on the county’s website, must be received by the county’s Board of Supervisors within 6 months from the date of injury. This is a strict deadline imposed by the California Tort Claims Act (CACT), meaning you will lose the right to sue altogether if you are past the deadline of 6 months.
The form is only two pages, thereby giving off the impression that it’s easy to fill out. However, most people quickly realize the level of information and evidence that’s required in order to prove that the county is legally responsible for your accident. You will need extensive supporting documentation and expert knowledge of the laws to make a sound legal argument. This is why most victims are unsuccessful in their attempts to sue Orange County if they choose to represent themselves. Our team of legal experts can take charge of the claims process on your behalf and ensure that all the necessary information is submitted to the county by the 6-month deadline.
Lawsuits against Anaheim Hills School Districts
Students in Anaheim Hills attend schools in one of two districts: the Orange Unified School District or the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Thus, if you or your child was injured at one of these schools, you will need to file a claim with the applicable school district.
These claims are similar to county compensation claims, but they require different forms, which you must obtain from the district’s Risk Management Office. Due to the complexities that are involved, advice from an experienced public school lawsuit lawyer is strongly recommended. Our law firm is ready to assist you if you have been injured at any of the Anaheim Hills public schools listed below:
- Anaheim Hills Elementary School
- Canyon Rim Elementary School
- Crescent Intermediate School
- Crescent Primary School
- Imperial Elementary School
- Nohl Canyon Elementary School
- Running Springs Elementary School
- Woodsboro Elementary School
- Bernardo Yorba Middle School
- El Rancho Charter School
- Canyon High School
- Esperanza High School
What Should I Expect After I Submit an Orange County Compensation Claim?
Completed claims forms can be mailed or hand-delivered to the Orange County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 400 W. Civic Center Drive, 6th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701. We strongly recommend using a mail service that will give you confirmation of delivery (certified mail, for example). This is important, because the agency has 45 days from the date of receipt to send you a written response.
One of three things will happen in the next 45 days: 1) the agency approves your claim and offers a payment amount; 2) you are sent a denial notice by the Board of Supervisors; 3) you receive nothing at all from the County within 45 days from the time your claim is received.
Upon receiving a denial notice, you have 6 months to file a lawsuit through the county court system. If the county fails to respond by the deadline of 45 days, you can file a lawsuit against Orange County within 2 years from the date of your accident.
Legal Advice from an Experienced City Government Claims Attorney
Accident victims have many questions they need answers to, and the best source of information is a lawyer with experience in lawsuits against government employees and agencies. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need advice regarding your rights and available legal options. Below are just some of the issues we can help you with during a free case evaluation or free second opinion:
- What is the value of my accident claim against the city of Anaheim Hills?
- How long does it usually take to reach a settlement in these cases?
- What are the chances of my case going to trial?
- If I’m dissatisfied with my current attorney, what are my choices? Can I switch lawyers if I have a pending lawsuit?
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There are many things you have to worry about as someone that was injured by another party’s negligence. Medical costs, lost income from your job, your physical and mental suffering – these are compensable damages under the law, but they are difficult to obtain without a skilled attorney by your side.
With the Zero Fee Guarantee policy, you will never be burdened by the cost of legal fees. This is covered by Orange County as a part of the payment you receive at the end of your case. If we fail to recover your settlement, you pay nothing out of pocket, even if your case goes to trial.
If you are interested in free legal services from a California government claims lawsuit attorney, please contact our law firm.
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