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    If you believe the City of Bellevue is at fault for an incident or accident resulting in loss, injury or damages, you can file a claim requesting payment. Please call the city’s Risk Management division at 425-452-2746 with any questions. 

    Choose only ONE of the following methods to file a claim for damages. 

    Online (preferred)

    Click the link below to initiate the online process. Email address is required. (Please look below at "How to file a claim for damages online" for more detailed instructions)

    Please use claimant/organization name.

    Online Claim Form

    U.S. Mail

    Download the claim for damages form below, print, fill out and sign, then mail to:

    Bellevue City Clerk 
    PO Box 90012 
    Bellevue, WA 98009

    Hand Delivery

    Download the Claim for Damages form below, print, fill out and sign, then hand deliver to City Hall at:

    Bellevue City Hall 
    450 110th Ave. NE 
    Bellevue, WA 98004

    Download Claim for Damages Form

    At this time the claim for damages form is only available online in English. If accommodations are needed, please contact Risk Management. 

     

    Details about Claims for Damages

    How to File a Claim Online

    When filing a claim for damages online, follow the steps below:

    • Open the form by using the link provided above. The red asterisk next to a question indicates a required field.
    • After you click the "Submit" button a box with a green header will appear with an incident number. This is NOT your claim number. This only indicates a successful transmission of your claim form.
    • You will receive an email with the subject line "Signature Requested on Claim for Damages". Open the adobe document, review and electronically sign. (CHECK JUNK AND SPAM FOLDER IF YOU DO NOT RECIEVE THIS EMAIL WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS).
    • After you electronically sign the Adobe form, you will receive a second email with a signed copy of the claim form as an attachment for your records. 

    When is the City of Bellevue responsible for a claim?

    The City of Bellevue is responsible for damages that occur due to negligence by the city or its employees. Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care, resulting in damage or injury to others.

    When is the city NOT responsible for a claim?

    The City of Bellevue is NOT held responsible for damages that the city or its employees did not cause. For example, the city is not responsible for damages caused by the following:

    • Weather-related conditions; such as, wind, lightening, flooding, heat, ice or snow.
    • External causes; such as, automobile crashes, falling trees or construction activities.
    • Wear and tear of road conditions such as potholes.
    • Damages occurring in the course of police or fire responses (RCW 4.96.010).
    • Injuries sustained while at recreational facilities such as parks and farms (RCW 4.24.210).

    What is the claimant's responsibility when there is a claim?

    The claimant has a responsibility to mitigate their losses. Meaning they should take reasonable steps to keep the loss from getting worse.  

    They also have the responsibility to preserve support for their claim. These support items include receipts, estimates, invoices, photographs and other information relating to the claim.

    How long will it take to resolve a claim?

    In most cases, Risk Management will reach a decision within 30 days of the claim filing. More complex claims or cases, where we need additional information, may require more than 30 days to resolve.

    What does the claimant need to provide for support of their claim?

    You should attach receipts, invoices and other documentation related to the loss. Photographs of the damages are also helpful.

    If the City of Bellevue is responsible, what compensation will be provided?

    If the city is found to be responsible, the city will reimburse or issue payment for reasonable, necessary and related charges. If the claim involves injury, the city will work to provide fair compensation associated with the injury claim.  

    If an insurance carrier makes payments on the claimant's behalf, they will need to file a separate claim and reimbursement will be issued directly to the carrier.

    Finance & Asset Management

    Risk Management
    450 110th Ave. NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004

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    425-452-2746
    Email
    risk@bellevuewa.gov

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