What to do After an Accident with a Police Officer, Garbage Truck, Postal Worker, City Bus, or Any Other Government Workers
If you are involved in any type of accident with a government worker, you need to talk to a lawyer immediately. Here’s why: Under Alabama law, there are specific notice requirements for claims against cities and counties. A specific letter must be sent within six or twelve months of the accident, depending on whether the claim is against the city or county.
Additionally, claims against United States Postal Services and its mailmen are extremely complex. These claims are much, much more difficult to handle without an attorney. The claims must be brought pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act. Choosing the best car accident lawyer for your case is important. You need someone with experience who has handled claims against US Postal workers.
If you have a claim against a city or county employee, there may also be immunity issues in your case. Even a simple car accident case can become complex if the at-fault driver was working for the government at the time of the crash.
Due to the time constraints, the best course of action is to schedule a consultation with a personal injury law firm. In fact, schedule consultations with multiple law firms. This will give you a chance to choose the best personal injury firm in Huntsville for your car accident case.
When choosing your personal injury lawyer, you should always ask whether the attorney has experience handling claims against government entities.
At Garnett Patterson Injury Lawyers, our lawyers have handled claims against cities and counties for over 40 years. In January of 2023, our attorneys helped to secure a settlement against a local municipality. The cases involved disputed liability, serious injuries, and immunity issues, but ultimately was resolved with a confidential settlement.
If you or a loved one have a claim against any government entity, you need an attorney. Give us a call at 256-539-8686 for a free consultation.