The Texas Tort Claims Act; Suing a government employee for personal injury
Suing the government is not an easy proposition. Prior to 1969, the government was absolutely protected from lawsuit by a concept called sovereign immunity. In 1969, however, legislators filed the Texas Tort Claims Act, which allowed individuals to sue the government under certain conditions. For instance, your lawsuit must involve a government employee committing some negligence with a motor vehicle. There are also limits to how much in damages an individual may recover. But the bottom line is that there are legal options available for seeking compensation.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a government entity, a personal injury attorney can help you build a strong lawsuit. As you might imagine, filing a lawsuit against the government is difficult. Your case must be presented in very specific ways in order to fall under the jurisdiction of the Texas Tort Claims Act. Even if you successfully present your case in this manner, you are still trying to win a lawsuit against the state in a state-owned courtroom. Without the help of an experienced attorney, you may quickly find yourself overwhelmed.
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Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
| Posted on:
4/30/2010
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