Every day there are numerous car accidents involving every type of vehicle. The city is constantly upgrading its streets but this rarely stops accidents.
If you live in the city there is a good chance at some point you are going to be involved in an accident of some kind. If it’s not your fault and your injuries are serious enough to mean you need expensive medical treatment and time off work to recover, you will probably consider filing a personal injury claim against the person or entity who caused the accident. Usually after some amount of haggling the insurer of the at-fault driver will pay up the value of your claim.
Difficulties arise when the person who caused the accident worked for the city or another state entity. Filing a personal injury claim may only be possible if you follow the state’s laws carefully, and that really means hiring an experienced personal injury attorney who knows what needs to be done to win a claim.
City or State Regarding Government Personal Injury Claims
Sovereign immunity had been in place for a century or more in in this state which has meant injured victims have not been allowed to sue the state government for injuries caused by an employee or another government agency.
The person who is injured or has had property damaged has to provide a notice in writing within 6 months following the date of the injury or damage. The letter needs to be signed in the presence of a Notary Public.
Possible Causes of Car Accidents
If you have had an accident, or somewhere else, and know that a government vehicle or another government entity was the cause of the accident, there are only so many possible causes of these types of accidents such as:
- • when a road surface has potholes and forces oncoming traffic out of their normal traffic lane;
- • when a driver of a government vehicle drives negligently;
- • when a bus driver loses control due to speeding or distracted driving.
Causes of Car Accidents Involving a City Bus
Bus accidents occur frequently and for a number of reasons:
- • failing to yield at an intersection;
- • losing concentration while driving due to fatigue;
- • being under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- • distracted due to cell phone use;
- • driving too fast for road conditions.
On occasions, bus accidents occur due to poor maintenance such as brake failures, worn tires and defective lights.
Use an Experienced Attorney if Considering Claiming Against the State or the City
Filing a personal injury claim against the state or the city or any other government organization is never a simple matter. It’s in your interest to discuss your injury with a personal injury attorney first before starting the claims process. This will help to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
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 Plano or the state government of Texas, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
