Located in northeastern California, Yuba City is a community of just over 70,000 people. In spite of its name, the city is not part of Yuba County. Instead, the city is the county seat of Sutter County, which can be confusing to people that are not from the area. In the mid-1850s, Yuba City was a steamboat landing location with one hotel, a post office, one grocery store, and approximately 20 houses. While the city is still considered a small town by most residents and visitors, the increase in population and businesses has not gone unnoticed.
Providing essential services and ensuring people’s safety are two of the city government’s most important functions. Yes, there are many cases of negligence by those who work in Yuba City departments like the YC Fire Department and Public Works. If you or your family member had an incident that was caused by a Yuba City agency, staff member, or contractor, you have the right to file a claim for monetary compensation.
This article will provide you with an overview of the claims process and topics related to your rights and legal options. Our legal team is here if you have any questions or concerns, so don’t hesitate to contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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How Do I File a Claim against the Government of Yuba City, California?
To file a claim for bodily harm and damage to property caused by Yuba City, you must obtain the correct paperwork, which you can do by clicking here or by going to the city’s website. Make sure to read the instructions and fill out the forms with as much information as possible. While the claim is only 2 pages, you can attach additional pages and documentation to prove that the city is liable for your accident.
You will need to file the completed forms with the City Clerk, either in person or by mail. The City Clerk will forward the claim to the city’s Risk Management Coordinator, who will notify you that your claim has been processed. This is also the department that approves or denies your request for compensation, which you will be notified of in 45 days.
Even if your claim is rejected, you still have 6 months to sue the city by filing a lawsuit with the county court system. Please note that the 6-month deadline to file a lawsuit applies to a written notice of denial, which the city must send you within 45 days from the date of processing your claim. If the city misses the deadline to provide you with written notice (either an approval or denial), you have 2 years from whenever the incident occurred to file a lawsuit against Yuba City.
How Much Time Do I have to File a Yuba City Injury Claim?
If a Yuba City employee or department caused or contributed to an accident where you were injured, you must file the applicable paperwork within 6 months. This deadline applies to any claim for damages against a government entity, so the statute of limitations is 6 months from the incident date, whether you are suing Yuba City, Sutter, County, Yuba County, or the State of California. This deadline also applies to accidents or assault incidents in public schools within the county, which we will talk about later in this article.
Personal injury lawsuits typically have a deadline of 2 years, but unfortunately, government entities have their own rules on this issue. If you are more than 6 months from the date of injury, you will lose the right to proceed with a compensation claim, even if there’s irrefutable evidence to show that Yuba City is responsible for what happened to you. Considering how little time you have, it’s in your best interest to seek help from a California government claims attorney if you wish to file a Yuba City compensation claim.
Can I Sue a Public School in Yuba City for an Accident?
Yes, you can sue for the harm you suffered at a Yuba City or Sutter County public school if the school failed in their duty of care to protect you from an accident. School districts can also be sued if someone is hurt on the premises from inadequate security, or if appropriate actions are not taken upon allegations of physical or sexual abuse by a district employee.
Please note that the Yuba City Unified School District has its own claim forms, which you can download here. The deadline to submit a claim is 6 months, just like any other claim for negligence by a public entity in the state of California.
The process of suing a public school district is extremely complicated, and those without legal representation often stumble along the way and make mistakes that can cause their case to be dismissed. Our goal is to take care of the necessary paperwork and fight to bring you maximum payment for the injuries you suffered. To learn how representation from a personal injury attorney can benefit you, contact us today if you or your loved one was harmed at any of the schools listed below:
- Andros Karperos Elementary
- April Lane Elementary
- Barry Elementary
- Bridge Street Elementary
- Butte Vista Elementary
- King Avenue Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
- Lincrest Elementary
- Park Avenue Elementary
- Riverbend Elementary
- Tierra Buena Elementary
- Gary Avenue Middle School
- Albert Powell High
- River Valley High
- Yuba City High
- Child Development Programs
- Yuba City Independence Academy
Filing a Claim for an Accident at Yuba County Airport
The Yuba County Airport in Marysville is used frequently by residents and visitors to Yuba city. Like any airport, it’s essential that the facilities are clean and well-maintained in order to prevent accidents. Security measures must also be in place to ensure that people are reasonably safe from incidents like muggings, robbery, and sexual assault.
Were you injured at the Yuba County Airport from one of these accidents?
- Slip and fall or trip and fall
- Plane crashes
- Accidents from black ice and unauthorized vehicles / objects on the runway
- Sexual assault / assault and battery from lack of security
- Injured while being transported in a wheelchair or failure by airport to provide a wheelchair
- Escalator or elevator accidents
- Injured in an airport bathroom
- Car accidents, including injuries to pedestrians in airport garages and parking lots
If so, you may have grounds to file a claim with the County of Yuba, which has a deadline of 6 months, just like claims against Yuba City. The forms are available here or at the Yuba County Board of Supervisors Office at Government Center, 915, Eighth Street, Suite 109, Marysville, California 95901.
The paperwork will come with instructions, but these are limited to procedural information like where to send the completed application and how to attach receipts and other kinds of evidence. But if you need legal advice, like how to make a convincing argument to show that the county is liable, that can only come from an attorney with experience in accident claims against the government.
To maximize your chances of recovery from a Count of Yuba Claim for Damages, give us a call and schedule a free consultation with one of our legal experts.
Average Value of a Yuba City Compensation Claim
Those who are eligible for injuries caused by Yuba City or Yuba County may receive anywhere from several thousand dollars to over $2,000,000 based on various details, such as:
- The extent of their injuries
- Current and future monetary losses resulting from those injuries
- Impact of the incident on the victim’s personal and professional life.
- Degree of negligence or intentional misconduct by the individual or agency
For some claimants, a settlement of $15,000 may be adequate, but others are entitled to over $3,000,000 due to severe injuries with lifelong consequences. That’s why knowing the average value of a Yuba City claim is not enough when you are fighting to recover from an accident. To ensure that you receive a fair amount of compensation based on your personal circumstances, please contact our law firm.
How Long It Takes to Settle a Lawsuit against Yuba City
The length of time to settle a city government injury case is typically 1 to 2 years if we are able to negotiate a settlement without going to court. If taking your case to trial is necessary, it can take over 3 years before a jury rules on your case. We want to assure you that trials are extremely rare; less than 5% of city government claims at our office are tried in court.
Not all cases take 12 or more months to settle, as we do have Yuba City claims that are resolved in less than 6 months. But these are usually claims for $10,000 or less, meaning that the damage from the accident is mild to moderate. For lawsuits based on serious injuries and/or significant damage or loss of property, you are generally looking at a timeline of 1 to 2 years.
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Speaking with an accident injury attorney is paramount when you are dealing with injuries or property damage caused by someone else’s negligence. That’s why our law firm has a Zero Fee Guarantee, where all injury victims receive free legal services if they wish to file a claim against Yuba City or Yuba County. Instead of billing you for the cost of legal fees, we ask that the city government cover our expenses as a part of your settlement award. In other words, winning your case is the only way we get paid.
Contact us today and learn about your rights and legal options during a free case evaluation. We look forward to hearing your story and helping you receive the highest possible settlement from a Yuba City accident claim.
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