What if an employee of a Government Entity (Local Municipality/State/Federal) caused your injury?

Injured on public property or by a city vehicle? You may have a claim against a government agency. These cases are different from typical personal injury claims. Here’s how:

Most government entities are protected by sovereign immunity, meaning you can only sue them under certain conditions. Many states and municipalities have passed laws waiving this immunity in specific situations, like injuries caused by public employees or unsafe public property.

However, strict rules apply:

• Shorter deadlines: You may have only 30–180 days to file a notice of claim.

• Special procedures: You often must submit a written claim before filing a lawsuit.

• Damage caps: Some jurisdictions limit how much you can recover.

If you slip on a poorly maintained public sidewalk, are hit by a city bus, or injured in a government-run hospital, time is of the essence. Take photos and videos of everything, keep logs and notes of the incident and any witness contact information, and speak to a lawyer as soon as possible to help preserve your rights.

Call us at Silverback Legal LLP for your free consultation: 866.733.6225.