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If a City Road Defect Caused Your Accident — Yes, You Can Sue the City

Government Liability, Legal Rights and Compensation, Municipal Law and Regulations, Personal Injury Law, Road Safety and Defects /

Yes—you can sue a city for a road defect that caused your accident, but strict notice requirements and short deadlines often apply. Municipal liability typically depends on proving the city had prior notice (or should have known) of the hazard and failed to repair or warn about it. This article explains who can be held […]

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What is sovereign immunity?

Constitutional Law, Government Liability, Legal Concepts /

Sovereign immunity is the doctrine that bars most lawsuits against federal and state governments unless they consent through a waiver. It protects agencies and officials acting in an official capacity, with limited exceptions created by statutes and courts. This article explains how sovereign immunity works, common waivers, and when claims may still proceed. Understanding Sovereign

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