What information do I need to include on my form?
Claims must include:
- The claimant’s name, date of birth and contact info;
- A description of the conduct that brought about the injury or damage;
- A description of the injury or damage;
- A statement of the time and place that the injury or damage occurred;
- A listing of the names of all persons involved and contact information, if known;
- A statement of the amount of damages claim; and
- A statement of the actual residence of the claimant at the time of presenting the claim and at the time the claim arose.
And, the form must be signed either:
- By the claimant, verifying the claim;
- Pursuant to a written power of attorney, by the attorney in fact for the claimant;
- By an attorney admitted to practice in Washington on the claimant’s behalf; or
- By a court-approved guardian or guardian ad litem on behalf of the claimant.
