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Government Code Claim Attorneys

Overview

A Government Code Claim is a mandatory prerequisite to suing any public entity for breach of contract, property damage, or personal injury.  Government Code Claims have strict procedures and deadlines.  If these procedures and deadlines are not satisfied, a claimant may inadvertently loose the right to sue the public entity.  

 

The Government Code Claim attorneys at Flores Ryan, LLP have expertise in every aspect of California Government Code Claim procedures and strategies. We provide the legal expertise to ensure that Government Code Claims are properly prepared and filed.  Our extensive experience as Government Code Claim attorneys allows us to advance Government Code Claims strategically to maximize the likelihood of a rapid and substantial recovery. 

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ARTICLES

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California Mechanics Lien Basics

This article covers eligibility for obtaining, and requirements for perfecting, mechanics liens in California.

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Mechanics lien deadlines in CA

An overview of the deadlines applicable to recording and enforcing mechanics liens in CA.

Mechanics lien steps to take after recording
Steps To Take After Recording a Mechanics Lien in California.

Suggestions and strategies for securing payment after a mechanics lien has been recorded.

Construction question: Mechanic's Lien, Stop Payment Notice, Or Bond Claim?
Mechanics Lien, Stop Payment Notice, Or Bond Claim?

A comparison of statutory payment remedies and when some or all should be employed.

KEY POINTS

  • Any Government Code Claim that relates to a cause of action for death or injury to a person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented no later than 6 months after the accrual of the cause of action.
  • If the board fails or refuses to act on a claim within the time prescribed, the claim shall be deemed rejected by the board. If the claim is denied by the board, the claimant has 6 months to file a lawsuit. However, if the claim is "deemed denied" then the claimant has 2 years to file a lawsuit from the accrual of the cause of action.
  • All claims other than for personal injury, injury to property, or growing crops, shall be presented no later than one year after the accrual of the cause of action.
  • The Government Code Claim must include a general description of the indebtedness, obligation, injury, damage or loss incurred so far as it may be known at the time of presentation of the claim.
  • If the amount being claimed in total is less than $10,000, then the claim must identify the amount in the claim. However, if the claim is over $10,000, no dollar amount is required to be included in the claim.

FORMS

Below you can generate the following forms that are applicable to mechanics liens: