GOVERNMENT NEGLIGENCE

The California Tort Claims Act (CTCA) is a law enacted by the legislature. The law states that, generally, “a public entity is not liable for an injury” caused by that public entity or any of its employees. This is known as “sovereign immunity.”

However, the law has numerous exceptions that provide injury victims with a limited opportunity to bring a claim and seek monetary damages.

*Up to two years from today’s date

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TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE

In most California Tort Claim Act claims, proper notice of a claim must be filed within six months of the injury or accident.

The Act allows the government to be held liable in limited circumstances. These provisions include premises liability where the government had notice of the dangerous condition, or where the government is vicariously liable for the negligence of an employee.

If you are successful in your claim against the government, you can be awarded financial compensation for your injuries. Compensatory damages in a personal injury lawsuit can include:

  • Medical bills
  • Loss of income
  • Property damage
  • Pain & suffering

Having served as a City Councilmember, Steve Baric understands the way City’s handle litigation

“AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF ORANGE COUNTY, I COUNTED ON STEVE TO TRY THE TOUGHEST CASES WITH THE HIGHEST STAKES. HE NEVER MET A CASE HE COULDN'T HANDLE.”

~ Tony Rackauckas
Orange County District Attorney (Retired)