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Every victim injured by intentional or negligent conduct has the right to recover damages from those responsible. However, when at-fault parties are government entities, special laws and stringent timelines come into play. If you or your loved one has been injured, contact Altair Law to schedule a consultation with a San Francisco public entity liability lawyer. Our caring personal injury attorneys could help you navigate the legal process with confidence.
Civil claims against a government entity, like a police department, school district, public works department, transportation agency, city, or state, to name a few, have many challenges. The biggest challenge is the special procedures and protections that are designed to limit the liability of the government and its agents. These laws, including the Federal Tort Claims Act and state-equivalent legislation, make it more difficult to hold government defendants liable for damages. In addition, they include procedures that can confuse the claim process and place additional requirements on claimants. Many unsuspecting individuals are unaware that a Notice of Claim often must be lodged with the correct government entity before filing any lawsuit. There are many procedural pitfalls for the unwary, making it important to seek legal guidance through the process from a San Francisco public entity liability attorney.
The reality is that government entities have a responsibility to keep people safe when on public property, but the unique defenses, rules, and procedures for claims against the government can really complicate a plaintiff’s ability to get justice. Our San Francisco public entity liability lawyers have extensive experience litigating complex personal injury and wrongful death actions against local, county, state, and federal government entities. Please contact us to discuss your rights.
We provide free consultations, work on a contingency fee basis, and advance all case costs. Contact us today.
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