Denton Public Property Injury Lawyer

When filing a civil claim against a governmental entity, the statutes found in Chapter 101 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code (commonly referred to as the Texas Tort Claims Act) provide what causes of action can be brought against the state, state the maximum amount of damages that can be collected, and list a number of procedural requirements that a claimant must go follow in order to properly bring a suit against a governmental entity.   One such procedural requirement is filing a notice of the claim with the local governmental agency that a claimant intends to sue for damages. Most local agencies will provide information, instructions, and necessary forms on their website regarding where to send these notices.

If a claimant fails to follow the strict procedural rules of the Texas Tort Claims Act, beginning first with filing a notice of their claim in a timely manner, then a claimant may find themselves unable to proceed with a suit for damages against that governmental entity. If a person is injured by an organization or entity that is contracted by a local municipal or state entity, the third-party organizations may also be provided the same governmental immunity protections afforded to the municipality.  Accordingly, it is crucial for a claimant that has been injured by the negligence of one of these third-party agencies to contact a skilled Denton lawyer who has experience in handling claims under the Tort Claims Act against governmental entities and their third-party agencies.