Colorado Governmental Immunity Act

Colorado Governmental Immunity Act Attorneys

When you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, your legal rights make it possible for you to pursue compensation from the individual who caused the crash. That can include payment for your medical care, replacement of lost wages and consideration for your pain and suffering. Generally, you can seek the amount of compensation that is necessary to return you to your former state of well-being. You may also be able to recover punitive damages. However, if the accident in which you were injured was caused by a government employee, the rules are different. Consult an experienced accident attorney for advice about the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.

At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our Colorado injury attorneys understand the law that was designed to limit liability as it relates to the acts of government employees. We know the differences in procedure that are necessary to protect your right to pursue compensation for your injuries when you’ve been hurt in an accident that a government worker caused. In the wake of an accident, you need medical care to help get you back on your feet, and you need financial compensation to pay for that care and to make up for the wages you’ve lost because your injuries prevent your working. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act lawyers at the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal have comprehensive experience in representing accident victims – even those who’ve been injured in accidents caused by government employees. We know what to do to protect your rights, and we’ll guide you through the process of seeking compensation for your injuries.

The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA) was designed to limit the liability of government entities. It provides immunity from many kinds of lawsuits, and applies to to the State of Colorado, state subsidiaries (including colleges and universities), special districts, counties, and municipalities. There are, however, situations in which that immunity is waived, enabling injured individuals to take action against the governmental entity involved. Among those instances are motor vehicle accidents caused by a city, county or state employee who is carrying out his or her job duties.
In pursuing compensation under the CGIA, procedures differ from those that apply if you’ve been injured by a private citizen. There is a time limit within which you must file a claim. Ordinarily, that time limit is three years, but in CGIA cases you must act within 180 days or forever forfeit your right to seek compensation. This administrative claim must be made in writing and directed to the governmental agency that employs the individual who struck you.

Guidelines specify the information that must be included in the claim. Before a lawsuit can be filed, you must await the first of either 90 days’ passing or the governmental entity’s denial of your claim. The CGIA also places limits on the amount of damages you can receive for your injuries, and makes the government immune from paying punitive damages.
If you’ve been injured by an employee of a state, county or city agency, it is important that you not delay in contacting a qualified personal injury attorney in Denver. The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal is prepared to take action on your behalf to protect your legal rights and to initiate the claim process to seek damages for your injuries. For a better understanding of the circumstances that apply in your particular case, call the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal at (303) 825-2223 and schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Colorado Governmental Immunity Act lawyers. Act quickly to avoid losing your right to compensation.

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