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Governmental Immunity from Suit

If a party is injured by some act of a governmental unit, official, or agency, he may or may not be permitted to sue. The reason that he may be barred from suing is because of "sovereign immunity." Traditionally, this doctrine protected governmental units, officials, and agencies from liability based on their tortious acts unless they had consented to being sued. Now, this immunity has been waived in large part and only applies in certain circumstances.

Trespass

Trespass is a physical invasion of a property owner's land. A person may be liable to the owner if he causes a trespass, even if he did not know that it was the owner's land.

Tort Action for Failure to Provide Facilities to the Public

Under the common law, a person commits a tort when he or she fails to provide a public utility or a public facility to a member of the public. In order to be liable for this tort, the person must have a non-contractual duty to provide the public utility or the public facility to the public. A denial of the public utility or the public facility constitutes a breach of that duty.

Interference With a Prospective Advantage

A person may have an expectation that he will be entering into a contract or a relationship with another party or parties for a financial benefit in the future, and a defendant may interfere with that prospective advantage. If the defendant unlawfully does so, the injured party may bring an action against him.

Federal Volunteer Protection Act -- Punitive and Noneconomic Damages

The federal Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) limits punitive damage awards against volunteers in cases in which they are not immune from liability.

Personal Injury Settlement

When you are the victim of a personal injury you are entitled to seek to recover damages for it. However, receiving a personal injury settlement in San Diego is not a simple matter nor is it guaranteed. Hiring a reputable, experienced law firm to represent your interests is the best way to maximize your potential for a positive outcome.

San Diego Accident Attorney

Hiring a San Diego accident attorney after a personal injury can have an affect on the rest of your life. The outcome of your personal injury trial can determine your quality of life for many years to come. Be sure that you are hiring a law firm that has the experience, reputation and staff to help you receive the best outcome possible.

Personal Injuries in San Diego

If you have suffered major personal injuries in San Diego it is difficult enough to handle the physical side of what has happened to you. Unfortunately, that is not all that you have to deal with, you also have to deal with the financial results of your accident. In order to make a claim against the person or persons who are responsible, you need to hire an attorney.