Police Brutality, Roadway Accidents, Flooding, and Landslides

In old common law, one could not sue the king. Although that has changed there is a complex statutory scheme that governs claims against our modern governments – federal, state and local governmental entities, including governmental hospitals and roadways.

The statutory scheme is often a trap for the unwary. If you do not follow the precise rules, you may have no chance to seek compensation, even in the face of devastating injuries.

For instance, while you generally have one to two years from the date of an incident to sue an individual, the statute of limitations for claims against the government is much shorter.

Examples of situations where you might be eligible for a compensation claim against a government entity include:

• Accidents at schools or public parks, particularly those involving minors
• Water main breaks, flooding, landslides
• Accidents on public sidewalks (slip, trip and fall)
• Roadway accidents (poor maintenance, bad design)
• Police brutality (excessive use of force)
• Denied or inadequate prison health care
• Medical malpractice at government hospitals
• Property condemned without notice