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If you have been injured in an automobile accident involving a government-owned vehicle, your rights to recover may not be the same as when the other car is privately owned. It would be best to have a knowledgeable attorney help you, your family members, or your friends when an auto accident involves a government entity or government employee—a policy known as Governmental Immunity protects government agencies and employees from liability for their actions.

Vehicle Liability Exception to Governmental Immunity

One of the more common exceptions to government immunity is automobile accidents involving government employees or vehicles. These accidents involve emergency vehicles, police cars, fire trucks, road repair vehicles, buses, and other government-owned motor vehicles.

Monetary Damages May be Limited in a Governmental Motor Vehicle Claim

The Michigan Appellate courts have recently changed Michigan automobile damages law relating to governmental-owned or operated motor vehicles. Our courts are interpreting the governmental immunity statutes to limit your recovery to only bodily or property damage injuries. They are now excluding damages and claims for mental and emotional pain and injuries. This means it is more important than ever for you, your family, or friends to call one of the attorneys at Thomas, Garvey & McKenna for a free consultation to ensure you get all the money your claim entitles you to.