Yes. Tort claims can be filed against federal, state, county, and city government entities. However, there are certain nuances to these claims that are best navigated with the help of a personal injury attorney who has experience handling cases filed against government agencies. There are procedural differences that don’t apply to tort claims against private citizens—for example, having to file an administrative claim within just six months of the accident (one year in some cases). Also, punitive damages are not recoverable against a government entity in California.
About Michael Waks
Michael Waks is an aggressive advocate for people who have suffered because of someone else’s actions. Michael decided to become a personal injury lawyer when, while clerking at a legal defense firm during law school, he witnessed and was infuriated by asbestos manufacturers spending millions to avoid taking responsibility for the egregious injuries they caused. Immediately after passing the bar, Michael opened his own firm in Long Beach, CA to help the victims of personal injury accidents get every benefit owed them under the law.