Claims against government
Filing an injury claim: City of Riverside
Injury claims against the City of Riverside can be filed online, in person or by mail at the City Clerk's Office, 3900 Main Street, and the City Attorney's office handles them. They are due within six months of the injury, and the City aims to decide most claims within 45 days.
| How to file | Claims may be submitted online, in person, or by U.S. Mail, and are processed by the Office of the City Attorney. [source] |
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| Online or email | The claim can be filed entirely online through a two-step process that allows uploading images and files. [source] |
| Form link | Claim for Damages form and online submission are linked from the City Clerk's Claims for Damages page. [source] |
| Address | City Clerk's Office, City of Riverside, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522. [source] |
| Phone | Questions about claims: Office of the City Attorney, (951) 826-5896. [source] |
| Deadline | Claims for death, injury to a person or to personal property must be filed within six months of the occurrence (Gov. Code 911.2 and Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 1.05). [source] |
| After you file | The City aims to decide most claims within 45 days of receipt. [source] |
| Also note | Supporting documents for personal injury claims may include medical records and receipts. [source] |
What a claim must contain and the six-month deadline (Gov. Code § 911.2) are explained in our guide to claims against government.
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