Injured by Government Vehicles in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, August 26, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When you are involved in a car accident with a government vehicle, it can be intimidating to pursue compensation for your injuries and the damages to your vehicle. Government vehicles like ambulances, police cars, mail carriers, fire trucks and school buses all have laws that protect them from personal injury lawsuits. Yet there are many loopholes to these laws and the right to sue the individual responsible for your damages cannot be ignored because of the government. In most cases, the fault of the accident will be put on your vehicle opposed to the government vehicle even if the accident was not your fault. An Arizona personal injury attorney can help you deal with the government and government officials involved in the accident and can also ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

In Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and surrounding areas there are many different situations that can occur involving a government vehicle that will not grant immunity. Some examples of these situations include:

When government vehicles that are not immune

• Police car pursuits
• Fire trucks rushing to a fire
• Ambulances rushing through intersections
• Rear ended by a school bus
• Side swiped by a city public work landscape truck

When these types of accidents occur, the injuries can vary in severity. These injuries may result in thousands of dollars of hospital time, time away from work, physical therapy and pain and suffering. Some examples of the types of injuries that can occur include:

Types of Injuries

• Head trauma
• Broken bones/ scarring
• Paralysis
• Deformation
• Spinal cord injury
• Death
• Back injury

For accidents involving government vehicles, it is important to file the correct paperwork and to take the right steps in order to prove fault and negligence. In most cases it is important to file your claim with the government entity responsible for your injury within a timely manner. Any proof like photos, or documentation of the accident will also help to build a strong case against the party responsible.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

Government vehicles are responsible for driving with care and caution around other vehicles in order to prevent accidents. While emergencies may require for emergency vehicles to drive quickly, it does not excuse the lives they may hurt along the way. Lawsuits against government agencies can be very intricate and time consuming. These complicated matters are best handled by a professional. An Arizona personal injury lawyer can deal with all of the technical and complicated issues in a case against a government vehicle. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com

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