Instructions for Completing a Standard Tort Claim Form
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Type or print clearly in ink and sign the Form
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Provide all requested information and any available documents or evidence supporting your
claim such as damage estimates, receipts, bills, photographs, etc.
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If requested information cannot be supplied in the space provided, please use additional
blank sheets so your claims can be easily read and understood.
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How to complete the Standard Tort Claim Form:
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If the incident that caused the damages occurred over a period of time, please
provide the beginning time and ending time
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Provide the dollar amount for your damages that should represent your opinion of
total compensation.
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Location should be specific – examples: “123 Andover Park E” or
“intersection of 123
rd
Avenue NE and NE James Street”
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Please describe the incident that you are claiming damages for specifically answering
the questions: who, what, where, when and why.
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List all witnesses having knowledge of the incident in question with their names,
addresses and phone numbers.
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If the incident was reported to law enforcement please provide a copy of the report or
the contact information for the report.
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If you are claiming damages to an automobile please complete information regarding
the driver and owner of the vehicle.
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If a claim has been submitted to your insurance carrier please provide their information.