The city of Chino Hills borders the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside, though it is actually a part of San Bernardino County. Because of its rolling hills, Chino Hills was a rural community up until the 1970s, with much of the land being used for dairies and horse stables. That all changed in the 1980s with the rapid development of housing and businesses in the area. Now, Chino Hills is largely arranged into a series of neighborhoods with its own shopping center and parks that are within walking distance for many of the residents.
Living in Chino Hills is a pleasant experience for the most part, but nothing is perfect all the time, no matter what city you live in. Sometimes, there are accidents or cases of assault where people are injured or killed. In this article, we will talk about the process of holding of city the Chino Hills responsible if negligent conduct by a city department or employee caused harm to you or a loved one. As we can only provide general information, please contact us to learn more about suing the city of Chino Hills for an accident. Here are just some of the incident claims that we can help you with:
- Trip and fall on a broken / loose sidewalk
- Hit by a city vehicle as a motorist or pedestrian
- Slip and fall on city property (buildings, city parks, parking lots, etc.)
- Injury at a park owned by the city of Chino Hills (hit by a falling branch, for example)
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
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How to File a City of Chino Hills Accident Claim
In order to file a claim against the city of Chino Hills, you have three options: 1) file a claim online; 2) download the forms and email them to the City Clerk; 3) mail or hand deliver the completed forms to the City Clerk’s Office. Click here for instructions on how to submit a claim, obtain the necessary forms, and other important information.
The city uses a third party administrator to review the claim and make a decision on whether or not to pay you the requested amount. In one way or another, you will receive written notice of their decision within 45 days. If the city refuses to accept liability and denies your request for compensation, you have the option of filing a lawsuit within 6 months of whenever the claim was rejected.
City governments are generally good about sending back a response within 45 days from whenever they receive the claim. But if they don’t provide you with an acceptance or rejection notice by the required deadline, you can choose to sue the city and continue to seek the payment you are entitled to. In this situation, you have up to 2 years from when the accident occurred if you wish to file a lawsuit against the city of Chino Hills.
You have 6 Months to Claim Damages from the City of Chino Hills
No matter what type of incident you were involved in, the time limit to file a claim with the city of Chino Hills is 6 months. The 6 month window starts on the date of injury, so you must take immediate action to initiate the claims process.
We know how difficult it is to focus on legal matters when you are dealing with the aftermath of an accident. Let us help you by obtaining the necessary evidence, putting together a strong and compelling case, and filing the claim forms with the city of Chino Hills. That way, you can focus on healing from the physical and emotional trauma of an incident that was caused by the city’s negligence.
How to File a Claim with the Chino Hills School District
Claims for accidents, assault, and abuse taking place at a public school in Chino Hills must be filed within 6 months, just like a claim against the city. However, the school district is a special purpose government entity, so they have their own forms that you will need to obtain from the district. As with any public entity claim, it’s in your best interest to contact a lawyer that is familiar with lawsuits against California school districts. Our legal team is ready to help you if you or your loved one was injured by an incident at the following Chino Hills schools:
- Chino Hills High School
- Ruben S. Ayala High School
- Canyon Hills Jr. High
- Robert O. Townsend Jr. High
- Butterfield Ranch Elementary
- Hidden Trails Elementary
- Chaparral Elementary
- Michael G. Wickman Elementary
- Country Springs Elementary
- Oak Ridge Elementary
- Eagle Canyon Elementary
- Rolling Ridge Elementary
- Gerald F. Litel Elementary
- Glenmeade Elementary
- Boys Republic
Average Value of a City of Chino Hills Accident Case
Claims for damages from an accident with the city of Chino Hills may have values ranging from $5,000 to $3,000,000 and above. Generally, claims for serious injuries are worth 6 to 7 figures, starting at around $125,000. If you have injuries that are relatively minor, your case may settle for under $50,000. But these are estimates at the end of the day, and how much you can receive will depend on many details about your accident and the harm you’ve suffered. That’s why we would like the opportunity to speak with you during a free case review, which you can schedule by contacting our office.
How Much Time will It Take to Settle my Case?
It can take 1 to 2 years on average to settle an injury claim with the city of Chino Hills. It may be that your own case is resolved within a few months, though this is unlikely if you have serious injuries. Much of the time involved has to do with the fact that claims are rejected by the city, therefore, the claimant needs to file a lawsuit. Around 95% of all lawsuits are eventually settled for an amount that’s agreeable to both sides. But the process can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months, so in total, the majority of claims against the city of Chino Hills take at least 12 months.
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Our law firm does not believe in charging victims for the cost of filing a claim and receiving justice for the harm they suffered. That’s why we are prepared to cover the costs associated with your lawsuit and wait till your case is successfully settled. At that point, it’s the city of Chino Hills that pays for the cost of legal fees, so there is no cost to you whatsoever when you hire one of our legal experts.
The legal process begins with a free consultation on your rights and legal options, so please contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
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