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Filing an Injury Claim Against an Illinois Government Entity (Part B)

Determining Government Entity Immunity

The major factor in determining whether your Illinois personal injury lawsuit is valid against a government entity hinges on if the entity's acts constituted willful and wanton misconduct. This means "any action that is intended to cause harm or, if not intentional, shows an utter indifference or conscious disregard for the safety of others or their property."

For example, a community pool removes non-slip strips from the pool steps, despite the owners' knowledge that the absence of the strips would cause injury. This would be considered willful and wanton misconduct on the part of the local government and allow you to file an Illinois personal injury lawsuit with the help of an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer.

If you file a claim alone against the government entity, in most cases the claim will be denied, requiring you to file a full Illinois personal injury lawsuit to recover damages. Your claim should be filed as soon as possible, as the longer you take, the more likely a denial will be. Depending on which government entity your claim involves, the time to file notice can be as short as 30 days.

Hiring a Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

Because there are so many variables regarding filing an Illinois personal injury lawsuit against a government entity, it's best to have the expertise of a Chicago personal injury lawyer on your side. An experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer will have tried cases similar to yours and know what to expect and how to proceed when seeking damages for your injuries.

When you have the help of a trusted Chicago personal injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. you'll get experienced advice with a realistic look at your Illinois personal injury lawsuit. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - (312) 263-1080

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