Liability Claims

To Report a Liability Claim

When reporting a liability claim, it is important to remember that there are (3) types of liability claims. The key to successful reporting is to properly identify which type of liability claim you are reporting when you begin your call.

Suggested Steps: Use the following helpful hints to help identify the type of General Liability claim you are reporting.

Products Liability

Injury to a person or damage to property (other then property owned by the Insured) which was caused by a product YOU manufacture or distribute or food poisoning allegations stemming from a food product you manufacture or distribute.

IMPORTANT!
SAVE THE PRODUCT INVOLVED FOR INSPECTION
DO NOT DESTROY

Slip – Trip or Fall

A person (other than an employee) slips, trips or falls on property you own or are responsible for.

IMPORTANT!
ADDRESS ANY HAZARDOUS SITUATION IMMEDIATELY.
DOCUMENT ALL FACTS REGARDING ANY INCIDENT

Other Liability

A claim for injury or property damage to others that does not fall within the above (2) scenarios , e.g.:

  • a box falls from a shelf and strikes a customer
  • a customer claims libel or slander
  • a shopping cart damages a customer’s vehicle
  • virtually any other allegation of negligence

Use our Liability Claim Reporting Form as a reference. The terms requested under “Account Information” and “Accident Information” will differ depending on which type of liability claim you are reporting. The remaining information collected is generic for all Liability claims.

Worksheets are provided for your convenience in gathering information. It is not necessary to write answers to questions you know, it is a tool to help reduce the amount of time you are on the telephone and to give you an easy place to collect information.

Remember, the objective is to report the claim quickly. Try to gather as much information as possible, but don’t worry if you do not have the answers to each and every question.

Most companies have 24/7 claims reporting service.  Please report your claim directly to your insurance company for the fastest response.  Of course, we are always ready to help report your claim and work with you until it is resolved.  If your company is not listed on our Claims Reporting by Company page, please refer to your policy documents for claim reporting information or contact us.