Buena Park, California is a city of just over 84,000 people, located in the northern region of Orange County. It’s known as the home of Knott’s Berry Farm, which is also the city’s top employer. But there are many other attractions in Buena Park, including a Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament location and the Japanese Village and Deer Park.
The city of Buena Park has a lot to offer residents and visitors, but not all is well within city borders when government agencies fail in their duty of care to the public. This can happen due to mismanaged funds, poor leadership, bad judgment by city employees, and lack of accountability when certain departments fail to do their job. Essentially, we are referring to negligence or intentional misconduct by the city government. Victims of negligent conduct have the right to sue the city of Buena Park and obtain compensation for their harm and suffering.
Our city government lawsuit attorneys can represent you in a claim for any type of accident caused by the city of Buena Park, including:
- Trip and fall from a sidewalk accident
- Slip and fall in city buildings
- City vehicle causing a car accident or injuries to pedestrians
- Injuries or death caused by falling structures or objects
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
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How to File a Claim for Negligence by the City of Buena Park
All claims involving responsibility by the City of Buena Park must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office. The procedures for how to file a claim and a link to download the claim form can be found here. On the form, you will also find instructions on where to send the completed application, how to attach evidence, and other important information.
Frankly, the instructions are not that helpful when it comes to how you should answer the questions on the claim form. And some of these questions are quite complicated unless you have extensive knowledge of the state’s personal injury laws. This is particularly true on questions like how the city is legally responsible (liable) for the incident that caused you to be injured. Even if you have a clear cut case of willful misconduct by a city employee or department, putting this into words and supporting your allegations with evidence can be very challenging. That’s why consulting an experienced personal injury law firm is highly recommended.
Government Claims have a 6 Month Deadline
That’s right – all claims for personal injury or damage to property against the government must be filed no later than 6 months from the accident date. This is a legal requirement that cannot be waived, so you must act quickly to ensure that your paperwork with the city is filed on time. Plus, the longer you wait to file a claim, the longer it will take to receive the funds you need to cover medical bills and other monetary losses. By contacting us, you have the assurance of knowing that your claim is filed on time with ample evidence to prove the city’s liability and your right to a certain amount of compensation.
How Long Does it Take to Hear Back from the City of Buena Park?
Whether you are suing the government at the city, county, or state level, you can expect to find out the status of your claim within 45 days of whenever it was filed with the appropriate department. So, if you are mailing the paperwork to the city, we suggest using a priority mail service or contacting the City Clerk at (714) 562-3754 to verify the filing date of your claim.
After 45 days, you should receive a notice in the mail informing you that your claim was approved or denied. Being denied payment for the harm you suffered is frustrating, but don’t give up hope, as you have 6 months to file a lawsuit for personal injury / property damage. This is where having an attorney by your side is critical, as it’s very challenging to navigate the legal system and succeed in a lawsuit against the city of Buena Park. For help and guidance from a city government claims attorney, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
What is the Average Value for a City of Buena Park Accident Claim?
How much a victim of an accident caused by the city of Buena Park may be anywhere from $5,000 to over $3,000,000. Most of the awards recovered by our attorneys are between $75,000 and $2,000,000, but of course, each case is different with its own set of details we need to examine. This includes your injuries and how they will affect your life in the long run, the damages you are entitled to, and the degree of negligence that resulted in your accident. That’s why a payment of $10,000 is right for one client, while someone else’s case is settled for $1,000,000.
If you’re interested in finding out what your claim against the city of Buena Park is worth, call us to schedule a free case evaluation.
How Long Do City Accident Claims Take to Settle?
The process of getting paid from a city of Buena Park compensation claim may take anywhere from 4 months to over 2 years. But in reality, the settlement timeline is usually between 1 and 2 years when you are suing for accidents caused by the government. This is partly due to the claims process, which has to be completed before you can proceed with a lawsuit. As we mentioned, your claim may be approved, meaning your case is settled without the need for a lawsuit. But the vast majority of claims are rejected, thereby making it necessary for the victim to sue the city.
From this point on, how long it takes to negotiate a settlement can range from a few weeks to 1 or more years. If your case needs to be tried in court (which happens in less than 5% of all lawsuits), receiving compensation from the city of Buena Park can take more than 3 years.
Contact Our Law Firm
Here at Normandie, we have a dedicated team of city government claims accident lawyers, who are ready to advise you of your legal rights. That way, you can decide for yourself if filing an injury claim against the city of Buena Park is the right course of action.
How to pay for a lawyer is one obstacle that holds people back from obtaining justice. We take that burden off your shoulders with a policy known as the Zero Fee. In essence, you hire us for $0 out of pocket, since we work on contingency and wait to get paid once you are compensated by the City of Buena Park. We don’t get paid any other way, so if we don’t recover your settlement, you owe us absolutely nothing.
Our legal team is ready to advise you of your rights and legal options, so contact our office and schedule a free consultation.
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