Governmental Liability




Local, State, and Federal Government Liability

Local, State, and Federal Government LiabilityWhat are your legal options if you were seriously injured by an overzealous police officer or due to dangerous, defective conditions on government-owned property? Local government law is a particularly challenging area with diverse considerations, such as public policy, public opinion and budgetary constraints.

You need an attorney, like Attorney Michael J. Henry, that with a solid grasp of all aspects of local government representation and the experience to guide you through your legal matter. He is proficient in local government law and can guide clients toward the best possible outcome with their accommodating, personal service. 

  • Bid protests and disputes
  • Rulemaking and challenges
  • Property acquisition, including eminent domain
  • Taxation
  • Election laws
  • Ethics, including conflicts of interest
  • Public Records and Sunshine Law

The law has always provided special treatment to governmental entities in their relation to injury and wrongful death cases. This includes but is not limited to immunity, in some situations, waiver of that immunity, in some situations, specialized notice requirements for suits against governmental entities, and damage caps in regards to litigation against these governmental entities. 

The complex nature of these actions as well as the notice requirements require an early and aggressive investigation of the facts and damages. Even if a government entity or employee causes your personal injury, you may be able to recover for your damages. The United States government allows victims to sue the government in certain situations. The authority for these cases comes from the Federal Tort Claims Act.

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