Over the years, traffic in the city has got busier and busier. Even though road improvements have helped to ease the burden and prevent too much congestion, accidents do happen. If you are involved in an accident unexpectedly and your injuries require hospitalization or treatment, the normal thing to do is file a personal injury claim against the person who caused the accident.
This sort of claim becomes more complicated if the accident was caused by a government worker driving a government vehicle, and it’s not necessarily that easy to get the compensation you deserve. The sensible thing to do in this situation is to talk to a personal injury attorney to discuss your options.
City and State Laws Regarding Government Personal Injury Claims
In this state you can sue the city or any other state entity if you have been involved in a car accident caused by a state employee. This state, despite being covered by sovereign immunity, doesn’t think this is a fair way of dealing with its inhabitants who have been injured due to the actions of one of its employees. The state's law allows victims to be able to sue the government.
If you are involved in a car accident caused by a city employee, the city’s third party insurer should provide you with the form. When you submit the form it must include evidence of the accident and proof of the injuries and any other damage that has been caused. A declaration has to be signed to indicate that what you have said is true.
Once you have submitted the claim, the city representative will review it. They can choose to pay out for your losses without you having to formally file a lawsuit. The important thing is you mustn’t miss the 2 year time limit given for filing the claim.
Possible Causes of Car Accidents
Cities are full of traffic and car accidents are commonplace. The main reason for their occurrence could be due to any of the following:
- • distracted driving such as eating, drinking or cell phone use while driving;
- • drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- • speeding leading to failure to halt at stop signs or running a red light;
- • badly maintained brakes causing rear end accidents;
- • a bus driven by a driver in a hurry.
An Experienced Attorney is Required When Considering Claiming
If you are considering making a claim for compensation, it’s not as easy as you may think. If you make one simple error on your notice of claim or your evidence isn’t backed up sufficiently you may lose your chance of gaining compensation. It is preferable to talk to a personal injury attorney before commencing with the process of a claim, as he or she will help you to navigate though the claim until you have won a just settlement.
Disclaimer
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against the City of Henderson or the state of Nevada or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
