Legal Procedures

Government Tort Claim

A required administrative claim that must be filed before suing a government entity.

In Personal Injury Cases

In California, you must file a tort claim with the government agency within 6 months of injury. Failure to do so bars your lawsuit.

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Legal doctrine protecting government entities from being sued without their consent.

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