Injury Claims Against The Government
Learn about the unique issues at play when your personal injury claim is against the city, state, or federal government.
There are countless ways a personal injury claim can arise against the government. You fall down faulty stairs in a government building, you're hit by a city bus, or you slip on oil at the DMV. Just like anyone else, the government can be held liable for causing you injuries. However, there are special legal issues to negotiate before you can sue the government. Read about them in this section.
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Introduction & Overview
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Injury Claims Against Government Entities - Legal Overview
Get an understanding of how the injury claim process works when the defendant is the government.
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Can You Sue the City for a Personal Injury?
If the city's negligence led to an accident that caused you injuries, you may be able to sue for damages.
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Personal Injury Claims Against The Federal Government
Under The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), lawsuits can be filed against the federal government for injuries that occur on government property or due to accidents caused by federal employees.
Road Conditions & Car Accidents
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Who is Liable When Poor Road Conditions Cause a Car Accident?
If poor road conditions contributed to a car accident, the government or agency managing the road may be liable for damages.
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Accident Claims Based on Negligent Road Construction
If your car accident was caused by negligent road construction, you may be able to hold the construction company or government liable for your damages.
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When Poor Road Conditions Damage Your Car
What can you do if your car is damaged by a pothole, cracked surface, or other road defect?
The Process
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How to Make an Injury Claim Against the Government
When making an injury claim against the government, you'll need to provide specific information to support your case.
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What Kind of Lawyer Do You Need to Sue a City?
If you want to sue the city, you'll need a plaintiff's civil injury (personal injury) lawyer.
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Use this sample injury claim to help draft your own claim letter after an accident with government employees or entities.
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If you're making an injury claim against the city, you'll demand compensation for damages just like any other personal injury case, but you may be limited in your recovery.
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What Happens After You File Your Claim?
You've filed your injury claim with the state, county or local government - what happens now?
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If The City Denies or Fails to Reply To Your Injury Claim
Even if you've followed all the rules, the city may fail to respond to - or even deny - your claim. If this happens, you have some options to consider.
Special Rules and Considerations
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Suing a City, County, or State for Injury: Special Rules
If you want to sue a local government for an injury, you'll need to follow a rigid set of rules, and you may be limited in terms of when and how much you may recover.
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When Is The Government Immune From a Premises Liability Suit?
Can you sue the city for a slip and fall injury on city property? What if you are hit by a county bus? In some cases, the government may be protected from injury liability lawsuits.
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Injured at School: Liability and Immunity from Lawsuits
Who is responsible when a child is injured at school? Here are the basic ways legal liability could play out.
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Can You Sue a School For Injury to a Child?
Depending on a few factors, a school may or may not be "immune" from a personal injury lawsuit.
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City Liability for Injury from Sidewalk Slip and Fall Accidents
A municipality is only liable for a slip and fall accident on a street or sidewalk if it was negligent and its negligence was a cause of your accident.
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