On June 24, 2018, three motorcycle accidents occurred in the span of three hours, resulting in two injured riders and one fatality.
At 11:30 a.m. a man was fatally injured in Encinitas when his motorcycle collided with a San Diego County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle. The motorcyclist was heading northbound when the southbound deputy made a left turn in front of him and a collision occurred. It is not clear which driver was at fault or possibly it is a comparative negligence situation but the family may be looking to make a claim against the San Diego Sheriff’s Department or the City of Encinitas. It is important to know that a claim against a governmental entity MUST be filed within 6 MONTHS of the date of the incident/injury.
See California Government Code Section 911.2(a) which states:
A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented . . . not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action.
Dealing with the motorcycle accident injuries or death can be stressful, complicated and discouraging, but we are here to guide you through the process and give you the help you deserve. Call the Goetz Law Firm at 481-8844.