Tort Claims Home / Documents / Please click here to view and/or download the City of Linden ordinance for tort claims against the City of Linden. Tort Claim Form This claim form must be filed within ninety (90) days of accident or occurrence or you may forfeit your rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 59:8-1 et seq. ClaimantName(Required) First Middle Last Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Additional CorrespondanceIf notices and correspondence in connection with this claim are to be sent to a person other than claimant, please complete this section. 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Time Hours : Minutes AM PM AM/PM Please enter the time of the occurrence or accident that gave rise to this claim. Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Please enter the address of the occurrence or accident that gave rise to this claim. How it HappenedDescribe how the accidence or occurrence happened. If a diagram will assist your explanation, you may upload a diagram below. Diagram & Photos Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 200 MB. You may upload a diagram and/or any photos of the occurrence. The ONLY permitted file type for this upload is .jpg. Municipal Employee InvolvementIf there were any Municipal Employees whom you claim were at fault, please identify them here, including any information that will assist in identifying and locating them.DetailsState in detail each and every negligent or wrongful act of the Municipality and Municipal employees who caused your damage(s). WitnessesState the names and addresses of al witnesses to the accident or occurrence. Police InvestigationState the names of all Police Officers who investigated the incident. Police Report If there is an associated police report associated with this claim, please enter it here.Damages Bodily Injury Property Damage Other Please check the appropriate box(es). Bodily InjuryDescribe your injuries resulting from this accident or occurrence. Permanent DisabilitySelect OneYesNoDo you claim permanent disability resulting from this injury?Permanent Injury DescriptionDescribe the injuries believed to be permanent. Services ReceivedFor each hospital, doctor, or other practitioner rendering treatment or diagnostic service, state the following information: (1) Name of Hospital/Doctor/Facility (2) Address (3) Dates of Treatment or Services (4) Amount of Charges to Date (5) Amount Paid or Payable by Other Sources Such As InsuranceLoss of Wages or Income?Select OneYesNoHave you had a loss or wages or income as a result of the injury?Wages DetailPlease explain the following in your claim of loss of wages or income as a result of the injury? (1) Name of Employer(s) (2) Address of Employer(s) (3) Your Occupation & Title (4) Date of Initial Employment (5) Pay Rate (6) Dates of Absence from Work (7) Total Lost Wages to Date (8) Date of Return or Expected Date of Return Lost Income Wage Calculation Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 200 MB. If your claimed loss of income arises from self-employment or other than wage, attach a calculation showing the basis of your calculation of lost income. Only the .jpg extension is available for this upload, so please take photos of your calculations and upload those photos here.Employer Letter Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 200 MB. Upload a photo in .jpg format of a letter from your employer verifying lost wages. If self-employed, then a statement showing the calculation of your claimed lost income.Other LossesSet forth any and all other losses or damages claimed by you. Additional Files Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 200 MB. Make sure to upload copies (photos in .jpg format) of the following files. (1) Copies of itemized bills for each medical expense and other losses and expenses claimed. (2) Copies of all written reports of all expert witnesses and/or treating physicians. Property Damage DescriptionSet forth in detail the description of the property damage, the loss claimed by you for property damage, as well as all other items of loss of damages by you and the method by which you made the calculation(s). Property Location Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Please state the present location where the property can be inspectedProperty Inspection Date MM slash DD slash YYYY State the date when the property may be inspected.Property Inspection Time Hours : Minutes AM PM AM/PM State the time when the property may be inspected.Property Acquisition Date MM slash DD slash YYYY State the date the property was acquired by you.Cost of Property Please state the cost of the property (what you paid) and the cost of the property at the time of the accident or occurrence. RepairSelect OneYesNoHas the damage been repaired?Repaired By Please state who repaired the property; either an individual or company’s name. Invoices & Receipts Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 200 MB. Please attach photos of all invoices and/or appraisals, and/or receipts of the estimates or actual cost to repair the damaged property from the accident or occurrence. Claim Amount The total amount of the claim for property damage.Other ClaimsSelect OneYesNoHave you made a claim against anyone else for any of the losses or expenses associated with this notice? Other Claims DescriptionPlease describe in detail any claims against anyone else for any of the losses or expenses associated with this notice?InsuranceSelect OneYesNoAre any of the losses or expenses claimed herein covered by any insurance policy?InsuranceFor each such policy, state the names and addresses of the insurance company, policy number and benefits paid or payable. PayoutSelect OneYesNoHave you received or agreed to receive any money from anyone for the damages claimed?PayoutSet forth the details of the agreement to receive any money from anyone for the damages claimed. Certification(Required) I agree.I hereby certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true, that the attached statements, bills, reports and documents are the only ones known to me to be in existence at this time. I am aware that if any statement made herein is willfully false or fraudulent that I am subject to punishment provided by law. Your Name(Required) Please enter the name of the person certifying.Authorization to Collect Information I agree.I hereby authorize any and all doctors, hospitals, or other medical services facilities to release to the City of Linden, it’s insurance carriers or its representatives any and all records, reports, and other information concerning the treatment of the claimant named herein. Your Name(Required) Please enter the name of the person authorizing. Δ