Also, the time limit to file
a claim against the government entity, known as a statute of limitations, is likely much shorter than if you brought a claim against a normal property owner.
Examples include hit and run car accidents, falls on snow and ice, or
claims against a government entity or government employee.
We recognize the challenge of bringing
a claim against a government entity.
Navigating
a claim against a government entity is very different than one against a private individual or company.
Not exact matches
Currently, child victims have 90 days from the time of an incident to file notices of
claim against school districts and other local or state
government entities.
Depending on the facts of your case, you may have grounds for a
claim against the driver who hit you, the company that employs the driver who hit you, a
government entity, or another party.
The complexity of bringing a lawsuit
against the
government, including the need to comply with statutory requirements in filing a notice of
claim for injury, make the assistance of an experienced attorney a valuable asset in any accident or injury case in which a
government entity may be at fault.
Proving negligence in these types of cases is particularly complicated and the time period during which a
claim can be filed
against a
government entity is smaller.
On the other hand, some statutes of limitations establish very short timelines, such as that for damage
claims against government agencies and other public
entities.
We have litigated such
claims on behalf of our clients
against health insurers, managed care plans,
government entities and other third - party payors.
As with personal injury
claims that are brought
against private parties, victims of
government entity negligence are entitled to compensatory damages.
Although the two plaintiffs in these cases may have had legitimate
claims and very real injuries, they were not compensated for any damages and were not able to hold any wrongdoers accountable because they did not comply with Maryland's strict law governing lawsuits
against local
government entities.
For this reason it is important that you place your trust in an attorney that has the knowledge and experience to handle your
claim as well as the financial resources to conduct a full investigation and bring a case
against a large company or
government entity.
However, under Connecticut law, certain
claims are permitted to proceed
against government entities.
If the
claim is
against a
government entity a special administrative
claim must be filed directly with the
government within 60 days.
Government entities that have
claims against you (such as the IRS) have 180 days after the filing of your case to submit their proofs of
claim.
Retaining a personal injury lawyer that has already handled
claims against municipalities and other
government entities can ensure you do not miss the opportunity to bring a
claim.
In addition, an experienced wrongful death attorney will know how to litigate your
claim whether it is
against another individual, a company, a
government entity, or multiple parties, as each type of case may have unique legal issues.
If you suffered a serious injury, you will probably need to hire a personal injury lawyer, who can help you present your personal injury
claim or to file a personal injury lawsuit
against the party or
entity (such as a business or
government agency) responsible for your accident and injuries.
Under California
Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury
claim against a governmental
entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.
There is a shortened statute of limitations for
claims against municipalities — lawsuits
against a
government entity, such as the Highway Department — and you need to file a notice of
claim within 90 days.
The plaintiff, a British Virgin Islands company with Venezuelan shareholders, alleged that the Venezuelan
government had expropriated bankruptcy
claims that a predecessor
entity had
against Lehman.
The skilled personal injury attorneys at the South Florida law firm of Friedman, Rodman & Frank have extensive experience handling cases
against government entities, and we know how to successfully navigate the unique legal landscape in which these
claims arise.
Prior to joining the Stalwart Law Group, Allen worked at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, defending individuals, businesses, and
government entities against personal injury, premises liability, habitability, and wrongful death
claims.
Consulted with various individuals and business
entities in connection with potential
claims against foreign
governments under bilateral investment and multilateral trade treaties
Representing the lead member of a contractor consortium in an ICC arbitration
against a
government entity, in relation to
claims and counter-
claims concerning the termination of a construction contract relating to a major rail project in Southern Europe.
Comment: One comment contended that the proposed regulation's requirement mandating covered
entities to name the subjects of protected health information disclosed under a business partner contract as third party intended beneficiaries under the contract would have created an impermissible right of action
against the
government under the Federal Tort
Claims Act («FTCA»).
The Attorney General also has specific powers under the Massachusetts False
Claims Act to bring actions
against securities professionals who mislead or defraud municipalities or state
government entities.