B. Statutes of Limitations and Government Claims
Statutes of limitations are cruel things. They cut off meritorious claims. But they have a purpose. Letting insurance adjusters sleep at night. Every one of the fifty states has a statute of limitations for physical injury, and for virtually every other type of injury that can befall a person. Don't leave it to your own knowledge to find out what statute of limitations can apply. If you are injured physically or psychologically, by any person whatsoever including a parent, lover, employer, landlord, counselor, or law enforcement, get yourself to a personal injury lawyer and tell them precisely when things happened, and ask them how long you have to sue.
If you are injured in an accident involving a government employee, you must be aware of Government claims statutes. They require you to send the government agency that injured you, within a time set by law, a statement of your claim, setting out in greater or lesser specificity depending on the jurisdiction, how the government hurt you and why, and usually, the amount of damages you are seeking.
Who to deliver it to? Best bet is the lawyer for the government agency. If you are injured by a city employee, deliver the letter to the City Attorney. If injured by a State employee, serve the Attorney General. If injured by a County employee, serve the County Counsel. Get proof of delivery in every case.
Just as is the case with statutes of limitations, there are fifty states, so there are fifty rules. Here's one easy rule: IF YOU ARE INJURED BY A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, GET A LAWYER.
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By Charles Carreon
If you are injured in an accident involving a government employee, you must be aware of Government claims statutes. They require you to send the government agency that injured you, within a time set by law, a statement of your claim, setting out in greater or lesser specificity depending on the jurisdiction, how the government hurt you and why, and usually, the amount of damages you are seeking.
Who to deliver it to? Best bet is the lawyer for the government agency. If you are injured by a city employee, deliver the letter to the City Attorney. If injured by a State employee, serve the Attorney General. If injured by a County employee, serve the County Counsel. Get proof of delivery in every case.
Just as is the case with statutes of limitations, there are fifty states, so there are fifty rules. Here's one easy rule: IF YOU ARE INJURED BY A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, GET A LAWYER.
>> Go To Investigation
By Charles Carreon