Rubidoux was an unincorporated community and CDP (census designated place) in Riverside County until 2011, when it became a neighborhood of Jurupa Valley. The city is located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, and was originally known as a quiet, rural town. Today, it is a thriving suburban community just west of the city of Riverside.
As a community expands in population and the services to meet people’s needs, it’s important for city governments to keep up with their duties, like keeping the streets clean, fixing the roads, and maintaining trees at a park. City workers must also be careful in how they perform their duties, as carelessness and poor judgment can result in an accident.
Unfortunately, negligent conduct by city employees and departments is common throughout many communities in California. Those living in Rubidoux can file a claim against the City of Jurupa Valley if they sustained injuries or damage to their belongings because of the city’s negligence. For more information on suing a city government for monetary compensation, contact our office as soon as possible.
How to File a Claim against the City of Rubidoux for an Accident
Since Rubidoux is a neighborhood within a city, your claim for compensation needs to be filed with the city of Jurupa Valley. To begin the claims process, contact the City Clerk’s office to obtain the Claim for Money or Damages form or click here to download a copy.
Please keep in mind that the City of Jurupa Valley will not accept any other paperwork from those who are seeking payment for negligence or misconduct. You will also need evidence to prove that the city bears legal responsibility for the incident and how much they owe you for the harm you suffered. This is why it’s important to ask for help from a lawyer who is familiar with suing the government for incidents resulting in physical injuries and emotional trauma.
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Deadline for a Rubidoux Claim for Injury against the City
Due to the special requirements for suing a city government, you only have 6 months from the date of injury to file a compensation claim. And yes, this is a very short deadline to sue Jurupa Valley for an accident in Rubidoux. But this is the statute of limitations for all government compensation claims, so there is no way to obtain an extension if you miss the deadline to file the appropriate claims forms.
We can ensure that your Rubidoux accident injury claim is filed on time, with extensive evidence to show the damages you incurred and why the city has a legal duty to compensate you.
How Long Does it Take for the City to Approve my Claim?
So, you have delivered your claim forms or mailed them to the City Clerk, and now you are left with the following question:
“How long do I have to wait until the city gets back to me about my claim?”
Under the terms of the California Tort Claims Act, city, county, and state governments have 45 days to provide claimants with a response, starting from whenever they receive the paperwork. Thus, you should expect to receive an approval notice or denial letter within 45 days. Getting a rejection letter can be discouraging, but this is very common, so don’t be discouraged. At this point, you are allowed 6 months to sue the city by filing a personal injury lawsuit.
Government agencies generally do respond in writing within the statutory deadline. But if 45 days have passed and you still haven’t received a letter, you can move forward with a lawsuit. In this case, however, you have 2 years from the date of your accident to sue Jurupa Valley through the court system.
Amount of Compensation from a City of Jurupa Valley Accident Claim
Damage claims for incidents of injury caused by a city government may have values ranging from $15,000 to $2,000,000. Of all the factors that affect your case value, your injuries play the biggest role since they have a direct impact on your medical bills, lost wages, and other economic damages. But you may also have emotional trauma from incidents like sexual assault, which can make you eligible for non-economic damages, like emotional distress.
Due to the factors that are involved, figuring out an accurate settlement value requires the expertise of a seasoned personal injury attorney. Contact us today so that we can provide you with a free consultation with a member of our legal team.
How Long will It Take for my Case to be Settled?
The accident claims process can take 1 to 2 years when you are seeking damages from the government. There are situations where a settlement may be recovered within the first 6 months, but overall, the vast majority of claims take 12 or more months to settle, with some cases taking 3 or more years if they end up in court. Going to trial is a rare event when it comes to city or county injury claims. As a general rule, these cases are settled by the involved parties by exchanging offers and counteroffers. That’s why 1 to 2 years is the expected timeline to get paid from a City of Rubidoux accident case.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Fighting for your rights and bringing you the payment you deserve is our number one mission, and that’s why we encourage you to contact us and learn about your rights and legal options. If you decide to proceed with a claim after a free consultation, you won’t be asked to pay anything in legal fees, as all of our attorneys work on contingency. The only way we get paid is by winning your case and asking Jurupa Valley to cover our expenses as a part of your settlement award. That means you have a Zero Fee Guarantee from start to finish, so you have nothing to lose by taking some time to speak with us.
Please give us a call and schedule a free case evaluation if the City of Rubidoux is responsible for causing you bodily harm and/or damage to your property.
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