Yucaipa is a city in San Bernardino County, located just 10 miles from the city of San Bernardino. The city has been home to a significant population of Serrano Native Americans, who called the region “Yukaipa’t,,” which means “green valley” in their language. With its beautiful city parks and old structures dating back hundreds of years, Yucaipa has a quiet, small town vibe that appeals to many people.
But even sleepy communities nestled in the mountains have their share of fires, natural disasters, and accidents that injure innocent victims. Many of these accidents are caused by negligence at the city level, either by people that work for the city or mismanagement and poor judgment by a city department.
When the City of Yucaipa fails in its duty of care to people within their borders, they may be sued by the victim or their loved ones for monetary compensation. Please keep reading if you would like to learn more about the process of suing the city of Yucaipa. As you are likely to have questions about your rights and legal options, don’t hesitate to call us and speak to an experienced government claims lawsuit attorney.
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Am I Eligible for a Lawsuit against the City of Yucaipa?
You have the right to seek compensation through an accident claim if a city of Yucaipa employee or department caused you injuries or loss / devaluation of your property. The process of suing the government in California is explained in the California Tort Claims Act, which we can discuss with you during a free, private consultation.
Below are some of the accidents that are attributed to neglect or misconduct by the city of Yucaipa:
- Slip and fall on public grounds and city buildings
- Failure to maintain city sidewalks, resulting in a trip and fall
- Car accidents from careless driving by city employees
- Injuries caused by falling objects
- Sexual assault
- Assault and battery
- Accidents to students, guests and visitors and public schools
How to File an Accident Injury Claim against the City of Yucaipa
As with any other city in California, the city of Yucaipa has a claim form that you must complete and submit to the applicable government agency. The forms will provide instructions on deadlines, where to send the paperwork, and other relevant information.
While these forms are just a couple of pages, the questions are very complex, and those without extensive knowledge of the legal system will find it hard to come up with answers. Even if you do, there’s a good chance that the city will deny your request based on failure to provide a legal basis for liability. Or, they will say that the evidence you included is unclear, with no explanation of how you can rectify the issue.
Our attorneys have decades of experience in lawsuits against city governments in California. We know exactly what these agencies are looking for when it comes to the claims process. And even if your claim is rejected, we are more than ready to proceed with a lawsuit against the city and ensure that you receive a fair amount of compensation.
6 Month Deadline to File a City of Yucaipa Liability Claim
If you have some familiarity with personal injury lawsuits in California, you may be aware that the deadline to sue is usually 2 years. But this is not the case when the party at fault is a department or member of the government. Whether you are suing at the state, county, or city level, you must submit a compensation claim within 6 months of whenever you were injured or experienced a loss of / damage to your property.
If you miss the statute of limitations to sue the city of Yucaipa, you will permanently lose the right to seek payment for the harm you suffered. That’s why we implore you to contact us and start a city accident injury claim as soon as possible.
How Long Does it Take for the City to Approve my Claim?
As you have a deadline for submitting your claim to the city, there is a time limit for how long the Risk Management Department has to get back to you. Starting from the date of receiving your claim, the agency must respond in writing within 45 days. If your claim is accepted, then you will receive the requested funds from the city with no further legal action. What happens, though, if the city sends you a notice of denial?
While this is frustrating, it happens to a lot of claimants, so please don’t be discouraged. A rejection letter means you have 6 months to file a lawsuit through the appropriate court system. You are also allowed to file a lawsuit if 45 days have gone by and you still haven’t received anything from the city. The statute of limitations to file a lawsuit is 2 years from the incident date if the city does not respond to you in writing in 45 days.
How Much can I Get from a Lawsuit against the City of Yucaipa?
A lawsuit for negligence by the city of Yucaipa is worth anywhere from $15,000 to $2,500,000, though this is an estimate range based on our experience over the past few decades. And some cases will certainly fall below this range, while others exceed $5,000,000 due to a variety of extenuating circumstances. Overall, your injuries have the biggest impact on how much you can receive from a City of Yucaipa incident case, though this is just one of many factors that must be examined. A member of our legal team can help you calculate the right amount of damages to ask for, so contact us for a free case evaluation.
How Long Do City Compensation Claims Take to Settle?
Injury and property damage claims against the city of Yucaipa can take anywhere from just a few months to over 2 years. However, we do find that the majority of these cases require at least 12 months before they are settled. Settling a lawsuit against the government is unfortunately a complex and time-consuming process, and this is often due to the fact that most people have to proceed with a lawsuit after their claim is rejected. It’s very common for a city to deny compensation to a victim, but obviously, a lawsuit has its own complications that will take time and effort to work through. This is why 1 to 2 years is the average amount of time to settle a city of Yucaipa accident injury case.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
We know that the idea of suing someone, especially a government entity, is stressful to the average victim, which is why legal advice is crucial if you were harmed by an agency or worker for the city of Yucaipa.
Our goal is to represent your interests and fight to bring you every penny you deserve from a City of Yucaipa accident claim. At the same time, we don’t believe in charging victims for the cost of hiring an attorney, which is why we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee. Under this agreement, winning your case and receiving payment from the city is the only way we get paid. In essence, there is no cost to you whatsoever if we fail to recover your settlement.
For a free consultation with a City of Yucaipa accident lawsuit attorney, contact us today.
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