Located in Southeast LA County, Bellflower is one of the county’s most populated cities. At one time, Bellflower had an abundance of fish and game, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The area’s rich soil also made it ideal for farming, but the farmers left the city due to soaring real estate prices after World War II.
Bellflower has gone through a lot of changes over the years, but the city government should be a beacon of service and dedication that the residents can count on. In truth, the people that run agencies like Parks and Rec, the Police, and Public Safety often neglect their duty of care to protect people from harm. As a result, accident claims against the city of Bellflower are very common. Incidents that can serve as grounds for a city of Bellflower compensation claim include:
- Trip and fall on city sidewalk
- Injured from a slip and fall on city property
- City vehicle causing car accidents or injuries to pedestrians
- Injured due to carelessness by a city / county bus driver (Long Beach Transit or MTA)
- Accidents caused by falling objects
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
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Do you have questions about how to file a slip and fall claim against the city of Bellflower? Are you a victim of assault and battery by a city of Bellflower employee? If reckless or careless conduct caused you harm and suffering, our lawyers are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact our office immediately to schedule a free consultation on your rights and legal options.
How to File a Claim for Compensation against the City of Bellflower
If the city of Bellflower is at fault for causing you bodily harm and/or property damage, you must file a claim by using the appropriate claim forms. The completed forms, along with documentation to support your right to compensation, must be filed with the City Clerk, which you can do by visiting the office or mailing the forms to: City of Bellflower – City Clerk, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706-5494.
The City Clerk will forward your paperwork to the city’s Risk Management division. From this point, there is a deadline of 45 days for the city to either approve or reject your claim. You should receive confirmation that your claim is being reviewed, but you can also check up on the status of your claim by calling the City Clerk at (562) 804-1424 ext. 2246.
Hopefully, the city agrees that they are liable for the accident and agrees to pay you the requested amount. But even if they don’t (meaning your claim was rejected), you have 6 months to sue the city by filing a lawsuit with the county courts. Please note that approvals and rejections must be done in writing, so you should expect an email or letter in the mail from the city government.
No Response from the City – What Do I Do?
Occasionally, city governments may not get back to a claimant by the deadline of 45 days. Don’t panic if this happens to you, as your right to seek payment is still intact. Since you don’t have anything in writing to indicate whether your request was approved or denied, this is considered a rejection by default. Normally, you would have 6 months from the rejection date to file a lawsuit against the city. In this instance, however, you have up to 2 years from the accident date if you wish to sue the city through the civil courts.
You Only have 6 Months to File a Claim with the City of Bellflower
Many accident victims are surprised to find out that they only have 6 months from the date they were injured to file an incident claim with the city of Bellflower. We agree that this isn’t much time to gather evidence, draft a compelling argument, and calculate the damages you are entitled to. But the statute of limitations for a government claim is according to the California Tort Claims Act, so this is a firm deadline that cannot be waived.
To ensure that your claim for compensation is filed on time, please give us a call as soon as possible. That way, we can get right to work on investigating your accident and collecting the necessary evidence. And if the city denies your claim, we will be right there to petition the courts for a lawsuit and fight to bring you the highest possible settlement.
What is the Average Value of a Claim against the City of Bellflower?
The payment you receive from the city of Bellflower can range between $5,000 and $2,500,000, so in reality, it’s impossible to come up with an average settlement value for these lawsuits. As you may have guessed, accidents that cause permanent health complications generate the highest settlements, but even cases of moderate injury can be worth $125,000 to $500,000 depending on the total sum of momentary losses. Claimants may also be eligible for non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, but many people are unfortunately under the impression that they can only ask for immediate medical expenses. To learn about all the payments you can collect and how much you should ask for in a city of Bellflower claim, please talk to a member of our legal team.
How Long will It Take to Get Paid from a City of Bellflower Injury Claim?
Claims against the city for mild injuries may settle in the first 6 months, but the vast majority of cases involve moderate to serious injuries. With that in mind, a lawsuit against the city of Bellflower will probably take between 1 and 2 years to settle. If you are left with severe injuries, like spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injury, over 2 years may be needed to negotiate a fair amount of compensation. However, it’s impossible to predict just how long an accident claim will take to settle, as there are many factors that can add to the settlement process. We will talk to you about these issues in greater detail during a free consultation, which you can schedule by contacting our office.
Contact Our Law Firm
Those who are victimized by someone else’s negligence need help from an experienced personal injury attorney. However, we understand how worried you are about your finances and hiring a lawyer is an expense you can’t afford during this time.
Let us tell you about the Zero Fee Guarantee, a policy where we don’t charge you a single cent out of pocket. Instead, we ask the city of Bellflower to pay for the cost of representing you. That only happens if we win your lawsuit, so in other words, we only get paid if you get paid.
We hope to hear from you and look forward to fighting for the compensation you deserve. Please schedule a free case review with a city government lawsuit attorney.
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