Injured in an Accident with a Government Vehicle

1. Injured in an Accident with a Government Vehicle? Here is an all-too-common scenario – a motorist is traveling on Ventura Boulevard in Encino when, out of nowhere, is t-boned by garbage truck owned by the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation. The collision was severe inflicting significant bodily harm to the motorist who was hit by the garbage truck. In this situation, an important question needs to be answered sooner rather than later – what legal rights does the injured motorist have to pursue financial restitution for their harms and losses? Are there any specific laws or regulations that govern automobile accidents with state, county, or municipal vehicles? Read on to gain insight into your legal rights and options. Complexities Associated with a Personal Injury Claim If you were hit and injured by a government vehicle, there is a set of unique rules and regulations that govern your legal rights and options in pursuing financial restitution for your harms and losses. For example, there are specific laws that actually bestow certain governmental positions with immunity from civil claims. The laws that govern your potential personal injury claim, particularly whether there could be immunity for a government employee or official who operated the vehicle, is important. For example, if you were hit by a federal vehicle, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) may govern your claim. If the FTCA applies, it would mean the claimant (i.e. you) would bear the burden of proving

2. negligence on the part of the government employee who was operating the vehicle. You would need to file the personal injury claim with the House of Representatives. Another unique aspect of an FTCA claim is that there is a two-year statute of limitations. If You Are Seriously Injured in an Auto Accident, Take Action by Contacting a Reputable Personal Injury Lawyer in Los Angeles If you were injured in an accident caused by a government employee or official, it is extremely important to file a claim as soon as possible. Why? Because in most instances, a civil claim filed against a government entity has a shorter statute of limitations relative to traditional personal injury claims. For vehicles owed by other government entities (e.g., city, county, etc.), the statute of limitations will be dictated by the state in which you reside and the specific laws in that state. Though, in many areas, the statute of limitations for a civil claim against a government entity is around 180 days. Our team of expert Los Angeles personal injury lawyers have witnessed the significant toll that major auto accidents can take on families. We also know that no family should have to suffer because of someone else’s carelessness, including the reckless actions of a government employee or official. Take action today and schedule a free, confidential case review to obtain high-quality, personal legal representation at 888.999.8744 or visit CaliAccidentAttorney.com to learn more.