Located in Southwest Riverside County, Wildomar was once a census-designated place (CDP) that has more than doubled in population during the 21st century. In 2008, the community was incorporated as a city, and today, Wildomar has a population of over 36,000 people.
As with any city, Wildomar has various departments and officials that are responsible for maintaining the roads, filing official documents, cleaning city parks, enforcing the law, and many other duties. But city governments and the people who work for them can sometimes be lax in their duties. Alternatively, city workers may exercise poor judgment or reckless conduct that causes injury to others.
If negligent acts by the city of Wildomar resulted in you or your loved one being injured, you have the right to demand payment to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other financial burdens. Our attorneys are here to answer your questions and fight for the compensation you are entitled to, so please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
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How to Sue the City of Wildomar for Injuries or Property Damage
Lawsuits generally begin with a claim for compensation, like filing a claim with a homeowner’s insurance company or a store where you slipped on something and fell down. When the responsible party is the city of Wildomar, you will begin the process by filing a Claim for Money or Damages against the city. The claim is filed with the City Clerk’s Office (address is on the form), but it’s actually the Risk Management Division that reviews the paperwork and makes a decision on whether or not to approve your claim.
The questions on the form start out easy, but they become more difficult to the point where most people try to guess at the answers. Please don’t do this, as you will need to back up your answers with evidence, particularly on issues like the monetary damages you are seeking and the amount you deserve in each category. You must also establish a legal basis for how the city is liable (legally at fault) for the harm that was done to you, your family member, and/or your property.
The government claims lawsuit attorneys of Normandie can help you with any aspect of your claim, from filling out the paperwork to gathering evidence and ensuring that you have a solid case for compensation. Contact us today and schedule a case review with a member of our legal team.
Government Claims have a 6 Month Deadline!
Most claims for personal injury or damage to property have a 2 year statute of limitations, but that is not the case when the negligent party is a government entity. You have only 6 months to file a City of Wildomar compensation claim, starting from whenever the incident occurred. The deadline is firmly established by a legislation known as the California Tort Claims Act, so you must submit your claim within this timeframe. Failure to do so means that you will lose the right to seek payment from the city, even if there is solid evidence that the city caused you harm and suffering.
When will I Find Out if My Claim is Approved?
Now that you have confirmed that your claim was received, you are probably wondering how long it will take to hear back from the city. The California Tort Claims Act sets a clear deadline of 45 days for city, county, and state agencies to get back to a claimant, starting from whenever they receive the paperwork. The response must be in writing, whether it’s to approve your request for payment or deny your claim based on lack of evidence, missing information, etc.
Please note that cities commonly refuse to pay people’s claims, and it’s not the end of the road if you end up with a rejection notice within 45 days. From the date on the denial notice, you have 6 months to sue the city by filing a lawsuit. You can also file a lawsuit if the city doesn’t get back to you in writing by the deadline of 45 days. For claims that are rejected by default, i.e., the city’s failure to respond, you have 2 years from the date of injury / accident to file a lawsuit.
Expected Payment Amount from a City of Wildomar Compensation Claim
How much you can receive from a claim against the city of Wildomar can vary from $10,000 to $2,000,000 or more. Of course, there are payments that will fall below or above this range, as lawsuit values depend on many factors that are specific to each victim. As you may have guessed, the degree of injury and associated complications is the most important issue. But this is one of many factors that we will look at in order to figure out the amount you are entitled to as an injury victim. The important thing is to contact a personal injury lawyer right away, who can help you determine the right amount of damages to ask for if negligence by the city of Wildomar caused you bodily harm.
How Long it Takes to Settle City of Wildomar Lawsuit
On average, it takes 12 to 24 months to settle a personal injury claim against the city of Wildomar. Please note that this is only an average based on previous settlement and verdicts, and some cases may be resolved within the first 6 months. Then again, you also have lawsuits that go to trial, which means it can take more than 3 years for the victim to receive payment. However, we can tell you from many years of experience that suing a city is much more complicated than suing a private individual or company. With that in mind, most of these cases require 1 to 2 years before a fair amount of compensation is recovered for the victim.
Zero Fee Guarantee
If you or your loved one had an accident in the city of Wildomar, legal representation is the key to succeeding in a compensation claim and recovering your monetary losses. But we understand how victims are afraid of losing more money by hiring a lawyer with experience in government accident claims. That’s why we have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy, where all legal fees are billed to the city government. As a result, you pay $0 out of pocket, and you will not be responsible for any of our expenses if we don’t recover your settlement.
For a detailed explanation of your rights and legal options, contact our law firm as soon as possible.
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