Notice of Claim Template – Free Download 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to [applicable statutory notice requirement, e.g., state tort claims act / contract provision / insurance policy requirement], that [Claimant's Full Name], whose address is [____________] (the "Claimant"), hereby asserts a claim against [Respondent's Full Name / Government Entity / Insurance Carrier] (the "Respondent") arising from the incident described herein. This Notice is timely submitted within the period required by [applicable statute, e.g., the California Government Claims Act, Gov't Code § 911.2, or other applicable requirement], and Claimant expressly reserves all rights and remedies available at law and in equity.

The legal basis for Claimant's claim includes, without limitation: (a) negligence and gross negligence; (b) breach of statutory duty; (c) [breach of contract / premises liability / products liability]; and (d) such other theories as may be supported by the facts ascertained through investigation. Claimant expressly reserves the right to add, modify, or supplement the legal theories asserted herein upon completion of a full investigation and without waiver of any claim not specifically identified in this Notice.

On or about [____________] (the "Date of Incident"), at approximately [____________] [a.m./p.m.], at the location of [____________] (the "Location"), Claimant [or Claimant's decedent / minor / ward] sustained injuries and damages as a result of [describe the incident with particularity — e.g., the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by Respondent's employee; the dangerous and defective condition of Respondent's premises; the failure of Respondent's [product] to perform as warranted]. The incident was caused by Respondent's negligence, carelessness, recklessness, and/or intentional misconduct as described herein.

As a direct and proximate result of the incident described above, Claimant has suffered the following damages: (a) personal injuries, including [describe injuries]; (b) medical and therapeutic expenses, past and future, estimated to date at $[____________]; (c) lost wages and diminished earning capacity in the amount of $[____________]; (d) pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life; (e) property damage in the amount of $[____________]; and (f) such other special and general damages as may be established through further investigation and expert analysis.

Claimant hereby demands that Respondent acknowledge receipt of this Notice within [____] days and provide a written response addressing the merits of this claim within [____] days of the date hereof (the "Response Deadline"). In the event that Respondent's response is a denial in whole or in part, Claimant requests a written statement of the specific grounds for denial so that Claimant may evaluate all available remedies. Correspondence regarding this matter should be directed to [Claimant's Counsel / Claimant] at [____________].

The total amount of Claimant's claim, as presently ascertained, is $[____________]. Claimant reserves the right to amend this Notice to reflect additional damages that become ascertainable through ongoing medical treatment, expert analysis, or further investigation. Failure by Respondent to respond to this Notice or to engage in good-faith resolution efforts by the Response Deadline will compel Claimant to pursue all available judicial and administrative remedies without further notice. Claimant expressly preserves all applicable statutes of limitation and repose.