Government Claims

Santa Ana
Government Claims

Government Claims in Santa Ana involve injuries in which the responsible party is a public agency. This includes cities, counties, jails, school districts, or federal entities like the United States Postal Service.

These claims can arise in many personal injury cases, such as car accidents involving government vehicles, injuries on public property, or civil rights violations.

Government claims follow a different from regular injury claims. You must meet strict deadlines, use specific forms, and identify the agency responsible. Mistakes in this process can result in the loss of your right to sue.

Many attorneys do not regularly handle government claims due to these added legal challenges. At WLC, we have handled claims against local, state, and federal entities for over 30 years.

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Legal Services for Government Claims in Santa Ana, California

Government liability cases require experience and attention to detail. An attorney handling these claims can:

  • Identify the government agency responsible for your injury.
  • File the government claim within the six-month time limit.
  • Ensure all forms are properly completed and submitted.
  • Investigate ownership or control of the property or vehicle involved.
  • Determine whether your case should go to state or federal court.
  • Represent you in federal court if needed.

Only some lawyers are admitted to practice in federal courts. At WLC, we are admitted to practice in all four federal district courts in California. We have decades of experience handling claims under both state and federal law.

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California Government Claims Act

In California, you must follow the rules under the Government Claims Act if you plan to sue a public agency.

The most important rule is the six-month deadline. You must file a written claim with the correct agency within six months of the date of injury.

This applies to many types of incidents:

  • Vehicle accidents with government drivers.
  • Dangerous conditions on public property.
  • Assaults or neglect in jails.
  • Medical negligence in public hospitals.
  • Civil rights violations by law enforcement.

If you file your claim late or send it to the wrong agency, the law bars you from filing a lawsuit, even if your injuries are serious.

California Government Claims Act

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FAQ Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Any person who knowingly submits false claims to the government is liable for what?
They are liable under the False Claims Act, which can result in heavy fines, repayment of damages, and sometimes criminal charges.
This is called eminent domain if the government takes property for public use, or nationalization when it takes over an entire business or industry.
The United States Court of Federal Claims handles most cases involving money claims against the federal government.
What is the standard form used for government program medical claims?
The standard form is called the CMS-1500 form, used by healthcare providers to bill Medicare and Medicaid.
Fiscal intermediaries and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) process these claims and handle payments to providers.
Madison argued that government reflects both the good and bad qualities of people. Because people are not perfect, government must have checks and balances to control abuses of power.
The False Claims Act is a federal law that makes it illegal to knowingly submit false or fraudulent claims for payment to the government. It allows whistleblowers to report fraud and share in any money recovered.