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When someone is injured because of another person’s careless or negligent actions, they typically have the right to file a personal injury claim. However, when the wrongdoer is a government agency, public employee, or public institution, the process is not the same. Many people assume they can simply pursue compensation through a standard lawsuit, but California law imposes special rules and strict deadlines when the government is involved.
One moment, you are driving as you normally do. The next, another driver runs a red light, crashes into your vehicle, and leaves you injured, overwhelmed, and facing medical bills and time away from work. When the accident is clearly not your fault, most people assume that the at-fault driver’s insurance will be responsible for compensating them for their injuries and losses.
Picture this: you’re going about your day when suddenly, your life gets upended. A fender‑bender on the freeway throws glass into your arm. Or maybe a misplaced step on the sidewalk sends you sprawling, causing a deep cut and a permanent reminder across your shin. Or perhaps a neighbor’s dog lunges unexpectedly—leaving you with punctures and jagged marks that won’t fade with time.