State Sovereign Immunity and Personal Injury Lawsuits

When can you sue the government (and when can you not)? The doctrine of sovereign immunity varies from state-to-state, but could impact your personal injury lawsuit. The term “sovereign immunity” sounds like something that might be uttered during a conversation between a high-ranking government official and a foreign leader. But in reality, sovereign immunity is a legal doctrine that could impact your personal injury claim. Let’s take a closer look at sovereign immunity and how it may impact your lawsuit. What is sovereign immunity? Sovereign immunity is a legal doctrine that prevents a state government from being sued without its consent.Sovereign immunity might prohibit you from suing...

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