Located in Riverside County’s San Jacinto Valley, the city of Hemet was originally known as South San Jacinto, when it was actually a part of Riverside County. With the reformation of county lines came other changes, like urbanization and the growth of major retailers throughout the city. However, Hemet still retains many of its traditional values, which can be found at annual events like the Ramona Pageant, an outdoor play loosely based on the novel “Ramona” by Helen Hunt Jackson.
Were you or a family injured from a trip and fall, car crash, falling tree / branches or any other type of accident that can be attributed to negligence by the city? Were you assaulted by a city worker or by a stranger due to the city’s failure to provide appropriate security measures? You may also have property damage that was caused by a city department or specific employees and need to know what your legal options are.
This article is about the process of suing the city of Hemet and obtaining payment for monetary damages like medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. But there will be many questions that cannot be addressed, as we can only provide general information. That’s why our lawyers invite you to contact us a receive a free consultation on your rights and legal options.
Our Recent Verdicts and Settlements
$2.5 Million
$1.1 Million
$1.5 Million
$600,000
$525,000
$734,851
How to File an Accident Claim against the City of Hemet
Before you can sue the city of Hemet, you must attempt to work out a settlement by filing a claim. Once you download the claim form or obtain it from the City Clerk’s Office, make sure to read the instructions, which will include how and where to file the claim.
As you read through the questions, you will notice that they are not easy to answer. You also need evidence to support the amount of damages you are seeking and why the city has legal responsibility for the harm you suffered. These are advanced subjects that require extensive legal knowledge, so it should come as no surprise that claims against city governments in California are regularly rejected.
Our law firm is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you need assistance with a City of Hemet Claim for Damages form. Contact us today and talk to a lawyer who can help you sue the city of Hemet for being injured in an accident.
6 Month Deadline on City of Hemet Accident Claims
We agree that 6 months is a tight deadline, but unfortunately, this is the statute of limitations to sue an entity of the government, like the City of Hemet. The 6-month period begins on the date of the incident, so with each passing day, you are closer to losing the right to seek monetary damages that were caused by the city’s negligence. With that in mind, please contact our law firm and talk to a government claims accident attorney, who can prepare your claim and fight for the compensation you deserve by law.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Response from the City?
Once you verify that your claim has been received by the City Clerk, the big question is: how long will it take to find out if my claim was approved or not?
According to the legislation known as the California Tort Claims Act, government entities have 45 days to approve or deny a claim for monetary damages. Thus, in 45 days, you should receive a written response advising you whether your claim was approved or denied. In the event of a rejection, the CTCA allows you to move forward with a lawsuit, but you must file your paperwork with the applicable court system within 6 months
In some cases, the city will fail to send back a written notice to the claimant. If it’s been 45 days and you still have not heard back from the city of Hemet, you have 2 years starting from your accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Average Settlement for a City of Hemet Accident Lawsuit
Lawsuits for injuries or damage to property caused by the city of Hemet are worth between $10,000 and $2,500,000 and above, so in reality, there’s no way to pinpoint the average amount that can be received by an injury victim. For the most part, the injuries you have sustained are the most important factor in the calculation of a City of Hemet compensation claim. However, there are numerous issues that we will need to discuss in order to provide you with an accurate settlement value. If you would like to discuss the amount you can receive from a lawsuit against the city of Hemet, please give us a call.
How Long will It Take to Settle my Case?
Claims for liability by the city of Hemet can take between 1 and 2 years to settle. In some cases, you may have a speedy resolution of just a few months, but we can say from many years of experience that most cases take at least 8 to 12 months. These cases rarely go to trial, but if they do, getting paid from a City of Hemet Claim for Damages can take over 3 years. But over 95% of all lawsuits at our law firm are settled without the need for a trial, so this is not something you typically need to worry about.
We Provide Free Legal Services
As someone that was harmed by another party’s negligence, it’s essential to protect yourself with representation from an experienced attorney. But hiring a lawyer to help you sue the Hemet can seem impossible when you are struggling with your finances after an accident.
Our office has a policy known as the Zero Fee Guarantee, so you pay $0 in legal fees throughout the entire duration of your case. We work on contingency, so winning your case is the only way we get paid. And if you don’t receive payment from a City of Hemet injury claim, you won’t be responsible for any legal fees.
To schedule a free case evaluation with a city government accident lawyer, contact our law firm.
Other Pages on Our Website Related to This Topic
How to File an Accident Injury Case against the City of Yucaipa, CA
How to File an Accident Injury Claim against the City of Beaumont, CA
How to File an Accident Injury Case against the City of Malibu
