Situated in the San Gabriel Valley of LA County, Monrovia is frequently used as a shooting location for TV shows, movies, and commercials. The town was incorporated in 1887 upon the completion of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Railroad, which brought an onslaught of people looking for land and financial opportunities. Today, Monrovia is a thriving city that’s home to major corporations, including Trader Joe’s, Naked Joe’s, and Green Dot.
Of the city’s top employers, the City of Monrovia ranks #5 with a total of 238 employees as of 2021. These people work in various departments, like Parks and Rec, the Police Department, and Public Works. In a perfect world, city agencies would be diligent in their duty of care to the people that live and work in the city of Monrovia. Those who are visitors to Monrovia also have the right to expect that city parks, roadways, buildings, and other properties are safe and maintained on a regular basis. Conduct by city employees, like police officers and fire fighters also have a direct impact on people’s safety.
Unfortunately, neglect and reckless actions by city governments can result in serious accidents and incidents of assault. As an injury victim, you have the right to seek monetary damages for the harm you suffered. The personal injury lawyers of Normandie are here to advise you or your rights and legal options, so call us today and schedule a free case review.
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How to File a Claim for Damages with the City of Monrovia
If you believe that negligence or willful misconduct by the city of Monrovia or its employees caused you monetary losses, you have the right to file a Claim for Damages. Essentially, this is the paperwork that you will use to seek payment for your medical bills, lost wages from work, and other monetary losses. The form can be downloaded here or obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at 415 S. Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016.
If you have questions about the filing process, you can call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 932-5599. Keep in mind, though, that the city can only provide procedural information on a general basis. In fact, the city of Monrovia’s website advises “Please note the City does not provide legal advice; it is recommended that you seek legal advice from private counsel.”
We completely agree with this statement, as you can easily end up saying something on these forms that the city can use in their favor. In addition, the burden of proof is on you to show that the city is liable for your accident according to state law. This is why claims are often rejected based on lack of evidence or failure to provide a legal basis for the compensation you are seeking. Here at Normandie, we have a team of legal experts who are dedicated to victims of negligence by a city government. Contact us today for guidance from a city of Monrovia injury claims attorney.
How Long Do I have to File a Claim against the City of Monrovia?
Claims against the city of Monrovia have a tight deadline of only
6 months, starting from whenever the accident occurred. Please note that this is the statute of limitations for compensation claims against the government, and not just the city of Monrovia. The statutory deadline is firmly established under the CTCA, or the California Tort Claims Act. As a general rule, there is no way to obtain an extension if you are more than 6 months from the incident date, so please don’t wait to contact a lawyer that can initiate a City of Monrovia Claim for Damages on your behalf.
What Do I Do after I File the Claim with the City Clerk?
Once you verify that the paperwork has been processed by the City Clerk’s Office, it’s simply a matter of waiting for the city to respond. Starting from when your claim is received by the applicable department, government entities have 45 days to accept or deny your request for payment. Either way, you will receive something in writing, either through mail or by email.
Obviously, you are hoping for an acceptance notice, which will allow you to close the book on this unpleasant chapter in your life. But if the city denies your claim, what can you do then? Are you out of option when it comes to your right to compensation?
Fortunately, you still have the choice to file a lawsuit no later than 6 months from whenever your claim was rejected (look for the date on the denial notice). You should definitely talk to a lawyer at this point, as the burden of proof is even higher once you have a rejected claim. A government accident claims lawyer at our law firm can build a strong case for why the city is at fault and fight for every penny you are entitled to.
By the way, there is one more circumstance that will allow you to file a lawsuit against the city of Monrovia. It doesn’t happen very often, but in some cases, the city fails to provide a response within 45 days of receiving a request for compensation. If this is the category you fall into, your deadline to file a lawsuit through the civil court system is 2 years from the accident date.
How to File a Compensation Claim with a Public School in Monrovia
The public school system in Monrovia is known as the Monrovia Unified School District. The district serves children from kindergarten to Grade 12 through a variety of educational institutions. As a student, staff member, or visitor at one of these schools, you have the right to expect that the premises are reasonably safe. Those on school property should also be protected from physically and emotionally traumatic incidents like sexual abuse, harassment, and assault and battery.
If you or your loved one suffered injuries due to unsafe conditions or abusive actions by employees at a Monrovia public school, you may have to file a claim with the school district. Contact our office and talk to one of our attorneys if you are interested in suing one of the following Monrovia schools:
- Canyon Early Learning Center
- Broadoaks Elementary Science Academy
- Mayflower Elementary School
- Monroe Elementary School
- Plymouth Elementary School
- Wild Rose School of Creative Arts
- Clifton Middle School
- Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School
- Monrovia High School
- Canyon Oaks High School
- Mountain Park School
- Monrovia Community Adult School
How Much is the Value of a Lawsuit against the City of Monrovia?
The payment you receive from the city government of Monrovia may be just a few thousand dollars on the lower end, or $2,000,000 and above if there are extreme injuries with permanent complications. The majority of clients represented by our attorneys receive around $75,000 to $1,500,000, but this may not be reflective of the amount you are entitled to, based on your own circumstances. That’s why average case values are not particularly helpful if you are wondering about the value of your lawsuit against the city of Monrovia.
The personal injury lawyers of Normandie are happy to meet with you and learn more about your accident and the harm you have suffered as a result. This is the only way to provide you with an accurate assessment of the amount you can ask for in a claim for injuries and/or property damage caused by the city of Monrovia or one of its employees.
How Long Do City of Monrovia Claims Take to Settle?
If the City of Monrovia accepts liability for the incident, you may be able to settle your case within a few months. But claims denials are fairly common, which means you will need to petition the court for a lawsuit. That’s why many of these cases take around 1 to 2 years, and over 3 years if we need to try your case in court. More than 95% of all personal injury lawsuits are resolved by both sides coming to an agreement on the amount of compensation. Thus, it’s extremely rare for a case to be tried in front of a judge and jury. With that in mind, 12 to 24 months is the timeline we would consider “average” when it comes to how long it takes to settle a claim for negligence by the city of Monrovia.
Pay $0 to Hire an Accident Injury Attorney
The lawyers of Normandie have always worked on contingency, meaning we ask the negligent party to pay for the cost of legal services. That means you can hire us immediately for $0 if you wish to go ahead with an accident claim against the city of Monrovia. Our payment is based on winning your case and bringing you compensation from a successful claim or lawsuit. So, what happens if we fail to recover your monetary losses? You still pay $0 under the Zero Fee Guarantee, so your finances will not be affected, no matter the outcome.
Please take this opportunity to contact our law firm and receive a free consultation from a California government claims injury lawyer.
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