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Handling Government Liability Cases

Injured? We can fight for your rights!

At Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP, we have distinguished ourselves as a top-notch law firm that is not afraid to stand up to anyone when it comes to defending the rights of our clients. Whether we are facing a powerful airline or insurance company, we are tenacious and aggressive. The same is true when holding government agencies accountable for injuries to our clients.

Challenging the government or a public entity can be difficult. However, demanding government accountability can be necessary in order to obtain justice. In many cases, the government is liable for the negligent acts of its employees. It is essential to expose the wrongdoing of the government and hold it accountable for its actions if such behavior caused injury or death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a government liability matter, our San Francisco personal injury attorneys can assist you in filing an ironclad claim against the at-fault agency.

Our firm has the legal resources and insight to handle the following types of government liability cases:

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP—Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News

At Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP, we can act quickly to protect your rights and ensure that your government liability claim is solid. We can investigate each element of the situation to determine the best course of action. Our firm also handles cases that involve defective parts, dangerous roadways, car accidents caused by high-speed police pursuits and other circumstances caused by government negligence.

With more than 100 years of combined experience and million-dollar settlements obtained for our clients, we are the law firm you need at your side during this difficult time in your life. Named the “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News in 2014, our firm strives to provide the highest quality legal representation to our clients in San Francisco.

Have questions? Speak with our San Francisco personal injury attorneys today!

You probably have a lot of questions about your legal options and what you should do next with your government liability case. Understanding the need for swift legal counsel, at Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP, we offer free case evaluations to all of our clients. Get the answers you need to protect your rights and move on with your life.

For the passionate and client-focused advocacy you need, please contact our firm as soon as possible.

CASES WE SOLVED

Results

$250,000

Settlement with Online Lodging Company

3
$250,000 was obtained for our client injured in a vacation rental home. View Details
$100,000

Settlement for Uninsured Motorist Claim

3
Our client was rear-ended on the freeway by an uninsured motorist who fled the scene. The firm settled the case for policy limits of $100,000. View Details
$10,000,000

Settlement for Police Shooting

3
Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000. View Details
$4,750,000

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

3
Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $4,750,000. View Details

Settlement with Online Lodging Company

$250,000 was obtained for our client injured in a vacation rental home.
View Details

Settlement for Uninsured Motorist Claim

Our client was rear-ended on the freeway by an uninsured motorist who fled the scene. The firm settled the case for policy limits of $100,000.
View Details

Settlement for Police Shooting

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000.
View Details

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $4,750,000.
View Details

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