Bicycling And The Law - 911law.com

In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette shares the list of immunities that protect the government from a lawsuit. Tune in to Bicyclists Rights against Public Entities, Immunities Shield to help you decide how to proceed with your case!   A Careful Decision   The government enjoys various immunities to liability. Therefore, it is important to choose the right case before filing a claim.   Filing a lawsuit is risky compared to filing a claim, because of the consequences it entails. For this, make sure you have an experienced lawyer to defend your case.   List of Immunities   Recreational immunities – serves to ensure that public and private lands aren’t closed off to use, with exemption for gross negligence. (Civil Code 846, also known as The Recreational Use Statute; See Delta Farms Recreation District vs Superior Court of San Joaquin County 33 Cal. 3d 700 1983) Design immunities – concerns road and other such designs intended for public use and welfare. (Hampton vs County of San Diego 62 Cal. 4th 340 2015)