You must first file a claim meeting the requirements of the California Tort Claims Act (Government Code §§ 810-996.6). You must file a claim within six months of the incident with any California State Board of Control Office or the main office in Sacramento.Learn how to file a damage claim under the CTCA and how a skilled attorney can help you prepare and submit your claim for fair compensation. 'Tort Claims Act' is something of a misnomer. The attorney can help you find the right tort claim form, talk to you about when your timeline started, and help you figure out your deadline. As a general rule, you have two years from the moment you are injured in an accident to file a claim for damages from a liable party. In many jurisdictions, this rule is known as the "impact rule" and it requires some physical injury before negligence liability may attach. Plaintiffs could include emotional distress as an additional harm if they also suffered physical injury or the threat of physical injury. Have you been injured and think the State of California or another government entity might be at fault? Find out more in our latest post.
