Government Vehicle Accident

The streets and highways in Dallas are heavily travelled, including many government vehicles. Government vehicles include federal, state, county, and city, such as law enforcement, ambulances, fire, and state and county vehicles for various agencies.

If you or someone you love was seriously injured in an accident with a government vehicle in Dallas, the process for filing a claim to recover compensation must be managed professionally. You have a much more limited timeframe to file a claim. It is imperative that you are represented by an experienced lawyer in such a case, as missing a filing deadline can lead to being forever barred from pursuing compensation. For more information, contact Lenahan Law Firm at (214) 295-1008.

Government agencies, whether city, county, state, or federal, are not exempt from being held accountable for reckless or negligent actions that lead to harm. Every agency has specific filing requirements for injury claims.

Dallas City injury claims: The city handles their own injury claims, and you are required to complete a claim form, filed within strict time limits. These claims are filed with the Human Resources/Risk Management Division. Various supporting documents must be submitted with your claim form within ninety days of the incident.

State agency vehicle injury cases: If you were injured in an accident with a state operated vehicle, you have the right to file an injury claim under the Texas Tort Claims Act. State lawmakers have capped the amount that can be paid to an injured party, but every case is unique. Any case against the state should be managed by an experienced personal injury lawyer who is fully familiar with the process and can protect your right to pursue the compensation you deserve.