Have You Been Injured on Government Property? Call an Attorney.
If you have been injured by a government employee or on government land, you will have to sue the government in order to obtain compensation for your injuries. At Berschler Associates, PC, attorney Arnold I. Berschler and our staff have achieved successful results suing the State of California, as well as city and county governments. We have also represented individuals against the federal government. Located in San Francisco, our law firm represents clients across California. Contact us today.
If you have been injured, it is important to know that suing the government is not like suing an individual or business that injures you. You, and your lawyer, must follow a number of specific procedures in order to ensure that you have the opportunity to recover full monetary damages. Before you can sue any governmental body or employee in the State of California, you must first make a claim for damages with the proper agency. Your claim must be filed within six months from the date of your injury-accident; otherwise, you will be barred from claiming or suing. The claim form must include a variety of specific information. Each agency has its own forms. If you have missed the six month deadline, special procedures must be followed to restore your right to make a claim. Our law firm will help you prepare your claim in the most effective manner possible. If the six month claim period has passed, Attorney Arnold I. Berschler knows the procedures available to restore the right to claim.
The governmental agency is required to accept or reject your claim within 45 days of receiving it; although agencies often take longer. In most cases, your claim will be rejected. You will be eligible to sue the governmental body when your claim is rejected or if it is not acted upon 45 days after you have filed.
As a result, it is imperative that you act quickly to protect your rights. At Berschler Associates, we have the experience and knowledge that is necessary to prosecute claims against the State of California.
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If you or a loved one has been injured by a government employee, or on land owned by the California government, don't wait to talk to a lawyer. Call or e-mail our California Tort Claims Act lawyer to set up a consultation. Arnold I. Berschler will either answer your call immediately or return your call within 24 hours. The consultation is free. When we represent a victim or survivor, we offer contingency fees (no attorneys fees upfront).
