CanI sue a county for negligence regarding an accident?

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CanI sue a county for negligence regarding an accident?

I was in an accident in 2008. It had just finished raining and my car hydro-planed and flipped to the other side of the expressway. In doing so my hand was badly damaged and I can no longer us my right ring figure. The county was suppose to put in drain systems on the side of the road for this purpose but they still haven’t. I was just wondering if I have a case?

Asked on August 12, 2010 under Accident Law, Georgia

Answers:

M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

If you can prove that your injuries were caused by the county's negligence, i.e. -- the failure to install drainage pipes, then you may be able to recover some money for the injuries to your hand.  That being said, however, proving that the county was negligent for not installing those drainage systems might not be an easy matter.  Even more importantly, however, is the fact that this accident took place in 2008, and many states have a 2 year statute of limitations.  What this means, from a practical perspective, is that if you fail to bring your claim within the applicable statute of limitations then you waive it forever.  Therefore, I suggest that you consult with a local personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss the viability of any potential claim that you may have.


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