Without knowing the details of your case, generally speaking, injured individuals can file lawsuits against governmental entities responsible for ensuring that public properties don’t have any hazards that can cause injury to guests. However, the process of doing so may prove slightly different than the regular personal injury claims process.
Below, we discuss some of the highlights of a suit against a governmental entity:
Governmental employees cannot bear liability for harm to others unless the harm was intentional. Instead, the injured individual would file the claim against the agency tasked with maintaining the premises.
Damages in cases against the state’s government cannot exceed $200,000. This limit extends to $300,000 if the claim involves multiple state entities.
Courts will not award punitive damages or interest in personal injury claims against the government.
If you file a claim against the state, you must file a written claim to the appropriate agency—as well as the state’s Department of Financial Services—no later than three years after the accident.
If you receive a claim denial, then you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the agency within three years of the date on which the accident occurred.