Robert Walker, a 51-year-old Brea man, is suing the city of Huntington Beach for Orange County, California personal injury. Walker developed facial palsy after his right eye was injured in a Huntington Beach traffic accident with a Public Works vehicle that ran a red light and slammed into his Porsche on January 4.
The impact of the crash totaled his Porsche and damaged his right eye. Walker has already racked up $10,000 in medical expenses that will likely grow because he isn't done getting medical treatment from specialists.
Although the city of Huntington Beach has denied responsibility, Walker's California car accident lawyer contends that the city should be held liable because the driver other Public Works truck was driving a city vehicle at the time of the crash.
If you or someone you love was injured by a driver who was working for his/her employer at the time of the Orange County, California car crash, you may have reason for filing a claim against both parties. Employers have been held accountable because an employee ran a red light, was speeding, drunk, or talking on a cell phone and a collision happened as a result.
The Federal Tort Claims Act allows the government to be held liable for personal injuries stained in accidents caused by government workers, hazardous road conditions, and vehicles owned by the government. If you are filing a California personal injury case against a city, you will need to file a claim before you file a lawsuit and wait for them to respond. If they deny your claim, you can then file your complaint.
There are a number of steps that your Huntington Beach, California attorney will need to take to help you obtain the recovery you are owed. It is important that you not speak with the other party or his/her insurer and let your legal team handle all communications.
Driver of wrecked Porsche files second claim against Huntington, OC Register, March 29, 2011
Related Web Resources:
Federal Tort Claims Act
Bell's Palsy, NIH
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