Car Accident Involving Government Vehicle

I was injured in a car accident involving a city-owned vehicle. I am not sure if I can sue a government entity for the accident. I have suffered injuries and am currently unable to go to work. Please advice.

Getting involved in a car accident involving a city or state-owned vehicle can be overwhelming and daunting. People have a common misconception that when they hit or get hit by a city or state owned vehicle, they have no grounds for legal action. However, they do have options.

The following is a list of things you can do after a car accident involving a city or a state-owned vehicle:

·         Get a police report of the accident.  A police report can be helpful because it will include details of the crash, including the names and contact information of those involved.

·         Make sure that the other party involved in the accident is the government, and not a private party. A vehicle may look like it is being operated by the government, while in reality being owned and operated by a private company.

·         It may not be apparent what part of the government a vehicle belongs to. Finding the appropriate government agency is imperative if you would like to take legal action.

·         Before you can sue in the civil court, you will need to file an administrative claim with the government.

Organize all documents related to the accident. Get all your photos, papers, documents, and bills in order. If you are not efficiently organized, there is a risk that your claim will be thrown out or not taken seriously.