Government Liability

Government Liability

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.

$3,890,000

Bus Stop Location Creates Public Liability

$3,150,000

Police Chase Vehicle Accident

$2,000,400

Dangerous Bus Stop Causes MUNI Pedestrian Accident

$1,475,000

Police Helicopter Crash

Jul, 122020

Bus Stop Location Creates Public Liability

$3,890,000 verdict for developmentally disabled woman in Bonanno v. CCCTA, a Supreme Court case holding for the first time that a the location of a bus stop can constitute a dangerous condition of public property.

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Jul, 122020

Police Chase Vehicle Accident

$3,150,000 settlement for motorist hit head-on by fleeing suspect who was being chased by a City of Milbrae police officer for 19 miles in the wrong direction on Highway 280

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Jul, 122020

Dangerous Bus Stop Causes MUNI Pedestrian Accident

$2,000,400 settlement for elderly MUNI passenger who lost her leg when run over by a bus after she fell into a hole at bus stop

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Jul, 122020

Police Helicopter Crash

$1,475,000 settlement for mechanic killed while aboard a San Jose police department helicopter that crashed into city street

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