Your Attorneys for Car Crashes with a Government Vehicle

When you are involved in a motor vehicle crash with a person who works for a government agency or affiliated organization, your case becomes more complex. Fortunately, our attorneys at Martin Law, LLC, have substantial experience representing personal injury clients against government entities for the negligent conduct of their agents or employees.

What Makes Personal Injury Claims Against Governmental Entities Different?

There are complexities including:

• Jurisdictional: Government operations cover city, county, state, and federal jurisdictions. Understanding the laws and procedures for handling claims will determine who is responsible and what procedures should be followed.
• Liability: Analyzing the behavior of the employees, condition of vehicles, adherence with the traffic laws, and whether there is more than one defendant requires a thorough investigation and review of evidence.
• Government immunity: Government entities and their employees can be protected by sovereign immunity which can block lawsuits unless a knowledgeable car crash lawyer can find the exceptions.

If you or a loved one suffered an injury in or by a government vehicle, you might qualify for compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. Call Martin Law, LLC, to navigate the obstacles and get the compensation you deserve.

What Types of Vehicles Are Involved in Crashes?

A government vehicle is one owned or leased by a government entity such as:

• U.S. Postal truck.
• Police cars.
• Fire trucks.
• Ambulances.
• City buses.
• Government-owned utility, repair, or sanitation vehicles.
• Military vehicles.
• Emergency vehicles.
• Vehicles used by elected officials.

The rules for personal injury law are unique, can affect how much you can recover and govern what court you can file suit. For example, claims against the State of Illinois and their employees are regulated by the Illinois Tort Immunity Act. Martin Law, LLC, will help you avoid errors and resolve your case effectively.

Know Your Rights in Cases Involving Governmental Entities

For claims against local public entities, like government agencies, a claimant often may have only one year to file a lawsuit and may have to give notice within six months of the injury. Due to the notice deadline and the statute of limitations, we recommend you contact us as soon as possible after an injury occurs so that you do not waive any of your rights. Call 847-261-4995 to reach our Arlington Heights, Illinois, office and schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers about personal injury law and government entities. We will help you avoid errors and successfully resolve your claim.