Surrounded by the Mojave Desert, the city of Hesperia is part of the High Desert region in San Bernardino County. As of 2019, the city had a population of 95,750, which is a notable increase from a population of 90,173 in 2010.
The city’s rapid growth makes government services more essential than ever, and there are many city departments that are responsible for the safety and well-being of visitors and residents. Then, there is the public school system, known as the Hesperia Unified School District. This is the entity that’s liable for the safety of students, teachers, parents, and other people that are on school property.
Unfortunately, there are many cases of city governments being lax in their duties, whether it’s intentional, a matter of poor judgement, or lack of supervision / accountability. Regardless of the reason, negligence by the government cannot be tolerated, considering their sworn commitment to the public. Incidents of injury caused by the city of Hesperia include:
- Fall accidents: slip and fall or trip and fall
- Head trauma and other injuries from a falling object
- Roof / ceiling / building collapse
- City vehicle accidents – car crash, injuries to pedestrians, etc.
- Police brutality and other forms of assault and battery
- Sexual assault
- Public transportation accidents (BNSF Railway, Victor Valley Transit Authority)
The accident injury lawyers of Normandie are ready to represent you in a claim for compensation against the city of Hesperia. We also provide skilled and aggressive representation on Hesperia Airport claims if you were hurt by hazardous conditions or negligent conduct by someone that works for the airport or an airline. Don’t hesitate to contact us and learn about the damages you can recover from the city of Hesperia.
Our Recent Verdicts and Settlements
$2.5 Million
$1.1 Million
$1.5 Million
$600,000
$525,000
$734,851
How to File an Incident Claim with the City of Hesperia
To file a claim, you will need to obtain the forms that are accepted by the City of Hesperia, which you can download here. Once you’ve answered all the questions and attached the necessary evidence, you must mail or hand deliver the forms to: City of Hesperia, City Clerk’s Office, 9700 Seventh Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345.
The Risk Management Division will review your claim and get back to you in 45 days with an acceptance or denial notice. Many claims are denied, so don’t feel defeated if this happens to you. Our lawyers can help you file a lawsuit against the city, which must be done within 6 months from when your claim was rejected. This is a very tight deadline, which is why it’s in your best interest to hire a personal injury attorney.
In some instances, the city will fail to send a response by the statutory deadline. So, if you don’t get anything from the city in 45 days from when your claim was received, you can also move forward with a lawsuit. Without a written notice of denial, however, your time limit to sue the city of Hesperia is 2 years following the accident date.
Frankly, we recommend that you contact a city of Hesperia incident claims lawyer right from the start, as your claim is more likely to be approved. If not, your lawyer can get right to work on petitioning the court for a lawsuit while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
Statute of Limitations – How Long Do I have to File a Claim?
If negligence by the city of Hesperia caused or contributed to your accident, you have 6 months to seek monetary damages by filing the appropriate claims forms. The time limit is 6 months from the date of the accident, so you must take immediate action to ensure that your claim is filed on time. No exceptions can be made if you are beyond 6 months from when you were injured, meaning you will lose the right to sue if you wait too long to file a City of Hesperia Claim for Damages.
The government claims attorneys at our office have decades of experience fighting for accident victims and their loved ones. Please reach out to us as soon as possible so that we can initiate a compensation claim on your behalf.
How to File a Claim against a Public School in Hesperia
Public school districts, like the Hesperia Unified School District, are classified as special purpose government entities, meaning they are government units that exist outside of the local government – for example, the City of Hesperia or San Bernardino County. As a result, they have their own claims process, which is fairly similar to suing at the city level. But each district has their own claim forms and certain rules that you must be aware of in order to process your claim without major disruptions or delays.
If you were injured in an accident or assault at a public school in Hesperia, our legal team is here to advise you of your rights and legal options. Contact us today is you or your loved one suffered an injury at any of these Hesperia Unified School District institutions:
- Carmel Elementary School
- Maple Elementary School
- Shadow Ridge
- Cypress School of the Arts
- Hesperia Community Day
- Joshua Circle Elementary School
- Mojave High School
- Topaz Preparatory Academy
- Cedar Middle School
- Mesa Grande Elementary School
- Pathways to College K8
- Oak Hills High School
- Sultana High School
Filing a Claim for an Accident at Hesperia Airport
Hesperia Airport is a privately owned airport located 2 nautical miles from the business district of Hesperia, CA. The ownership is important to note, as it will dictate the process you need to go through in order to file a lawsuit.
Since the owner of is Hesperia Airport is Silverwood Aviation Inc., a private firm, this is the company that’s liable for dangerous conditions that cause injury to passengers and visitors. Our law firm can help you file an accident claim with Silverwood Aviation and negotiate a payment amount that reflects the harm you’ve suffered. Here are just some of the accidents that are eligible for a claim against Hesperia Airport:
- Trip and fall
- Slip and fall in airport bathroom
- Car accidents / plane crashes caused by black ice
- Injured on an elevator or escalator
- Falling object injuries
- Mobility scooter / wheelchair accidents
- Sexual assault
- Assault and battery
Average Value of a Settlement from the City of Hesperia
As a victim of negligence by a city agency, employee, or contractor, you may be eligible to receive anywhere from $5,000 to $3,000,000, and even more depending on the severity of your injuries. Generally, claims at our law firm are settled for around $75,000 to $1,500,000, but your own case value may be different than what can be considered “average.”
It’s important to obtain an accurate value of your monetary losses, which will allow you to cover your medical bills and other expenses. Our lawyers will help you figure out the right amount of damages to ask for and fight to recover the highest possible settlement.
How Long Does a City of Hesperia Claim Take to Settle?
Claims against a government entity can take between 6 months and 3 years to settle, though we would say 1 to 2 years is a good timeframe to keep in mind. Of course, it’s possible that the city will offer you a fair amount of compensation within a few months, but the vast majority of claims with public entities are rejected for one reason or another. That means you will need to file a lawsuit, which will add 1 or more years to the process of getting paid from a city of Hesperia accident claim. Only a small fraction of these cases go to trial, so we always go into the process with the idea of negotiating a settlement with the other party. However, getting to that point usually takes 12 months or longer when you are suing a city government.
Zero Fee Guarantee for Accident Victims
Victims who were injured by someone else’s actions often try to navigate the legal system on their own due to concerns over how much it will cost to hire a personal injury attorney. Here at Normandie, you’ll never have to worry about the cost of legal fees. With the Zero Fee Guarantee, we ask the city of Hesperia to pay for our expenses at the same time as your settlement award. Essentially, we only get paid by winning your case; otherwise, we make absolutely nothing.
A government claims lawsuit attorney is waiting to speak with you, so contact our law firm and schedule a free case evaluation.
Other Pages on Our Website Related to This Topic
How to File an Incident Claim against the City of South Lake Tahoe
How to File an Accident Claim against Porterville, CA
How to File a Claim against the City of Blythe, California
