Artesia is a small city in the southeast portion of Los Angeles County, with a population of just over 16,000. Considered one of the county’s Gateway Cities, Artesia is also known as the home of East West Ice Palace ice rink, which is co-owned by former Olympic medalist, Michelle Kwan.
Artesia has a diverse population of residents from all over the world, and these people take great pride in the city’s cultural shopping district and historical landmarks. But Artesia has its share of problems, just like any other community, including neglect and misconduct by city departments.
Were you or someone you know injured in the city of Artesia from one of these accidents?
- Car crash or injuries to pedestrians by city vehicles
- Sidewalk accidents resulting in trip and fall and slip and fall injuries
- Accidents caused by failure to fix potholes and other dangerous road conditions
- Assault and battery (police brutality, lack of security, etc.)
- Sexual assault
- Injured by falling objects (tree branches, signs, debris from buildings, etc.)
Please keep reading to learn how you can sue the city of Artesia if they caused or contributed to an accident where you were injured. Our lawyers are standing by if you have questions about your rights and legal options, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.
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How to File an Injury Claim against the City of Artesia
The official that’s in charge of claims and legal documents for the city of Artesia is the City Clerk, so this is who you would need to contact in order to obtain the correct forms. The City Clerk’s name and email address can be found here, or you can call the city government at 562-865-6262.
The claims forms should come with instructions on how to answer the questions and where to send the paperwork (in person, by mail, etc.). However, the information they provide is very general, and the city cannot offer legal advice, which is necessary to answer some of the questions you are asked. For example, you will need to state why the city is liable for the damages you incurred and show evidence to support your allegations. You must also indicate the total amount of compensation you are seeking, which includes non-economic damages, like pain and suffering.
Frankly, some of these questions will be difficult to answer without expert knowledge of legal concepts like premises liability and gross negligence. That’s why the lawyers of Normandie are here for you 7 days a week, 24 hours a day if you need help with a compensation claim against the city of Artesia.
Make Sure to File Your Claim within 6 Months!
In most cases of personal injury, you have 2 years to initiate a claim and seek payment from the responsible party. However, lawsuits against any entity of the government must be filed within 6 months. This is a legal requirement that’s established by the state of California, so there is little to no chance of getting an extension if you are more than 6 months from the date of injury or property damage. Please don’t wait to contact our law firm and talk to a lawyer who will initiate a City of Artesia accident claim on your behalf. That way, you do not miss out on the opportunity to recover your medical expenses, lost wages, and other monetary losses.
How Long Does the City Take to Respond to a Claim?
So, you sent in your claim forms before the 6 months deadline and verified that it was received by the City Clerk. What happens now? How long will it take before you find out whether your claim was approved or denied?
The California Tort Claims Act (CTCA) requires government entities to respond within 45 days from the date of receiving a claim. The response must be in writing, and it may be in the form of an acceptance letter or a notice of denial. You may feel discouraged and frustrated if your claim is denied, but let us assure you that many victims end up having their claim rejected. The next step is to file a lawsuit within 6 months of the date of rejection, which one of our attorneys can assist you with.
Normally, you will hear back from the city government within 45 days, but if you don’t, you can also move forward with a lawsuit. In this case, however, you have 2 years to sue the city of Artesia from whenever you suffered bodily harm or loss of property.
City of Artesia Lawsuit Settlement Values
A lawsuit for bodily harm against the city of Artesia may have a settlement value of $10,000 to $2,000,000, which is based on the degree of injury, the total sum of monetary losses, the victim’s pain and suffering, and many other issues. There are cases of mild injury where payments of $5,000 or less may be appropriate, and lawsuits involving permanent disability and other extreme circumstances that merit $5,000,000 or more in compensation.
At the end of the day, it’s impossible to say what a city government injury claim is worth without knowing many details that are specific to each case. To learn the amount you can receive in a lawsuit against the city of Artesia, call us to schedule a free consultation.
How Long will It Take to Settle my Case?
City government claims often take between 12 and 24 months before they are settled. There are some instances where a settlement is reached within a few months, but our experience of many years has shown that the majority of cases take quite a bit longer. Though it’s rare, there is the possibility of your case going to trial, and in that case, recovering your payment from the city of Artesia can take longer than 3 years. But again, a trial is not a common occurrence, meaning you can generally expect a settlement to be negotiated between your attorney and the city’s legal team.
Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer for $0
Our attorneys do not believe in charging victims for the cost of legal representation. That should be paid by the individual or entity that caused you harm, which is why we operate under the Zero Fee Guarantee. This is a policy where you pay $0 upfront to hire a city of Artesia accident injury attorney. Once we successfully negotiate your settlement, the city of Artesia will cover our expenses, meaning that the only way we get paid is by winning your case.
We look forward to fighting for the compensation you deserve. Please contact our law firm and schedule a free case evaluation.
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