Form 95 PDF Details

Navigating through the maze of legal documentation can be overwhelming, especially when it involves seeking redress from the government. The Standard Form 95, or SF-95, serves as a critical tool for individuals filing claims for damage, injury, or death purported to have been caused by the federal government or its employees. This form, prescribed by the Department of Justice and authorized under various legislative acts such as the Federal Tort Claims Act, provides a structured pathway for claimants to articulate their grievances and seek compensation. The form requests detailed information about the claimant, the type of employment, personal details, the incident, and the nature of the damage or injury incurred. It also necessitates the disclosure of witnesses, the amount claimed across different categories like property damage and personal injury, and information regarding any insurance coverage that might be relevant to the claim. The form carries a stern warning about the penalties for fraudulent claims, emphasizing the legal consequences of dishonesty. Furthermore, it highlights the necessity of submitting the claim to the appropriate federal agency within a prescribed time frame, backed by substantiating evidence to support the claimed amount. Instructions on the reverse side of the form, along with additional notes on insurance and the claims process under the Federal Tort Claims Act, guide individuals through the submission process. This meticulously designed document balances the need for comprehensive information to evaluate claims with the claimant's responsibility to provide accurate and substantiated details, underscoring the government's structured approach to addressing grievances while safeguarding against abuses of the system.

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CLAIM FOR DAMAGE,

INSTRUCTIONS: Please read carefully the instructions on the

FORM APPROVED

 

 

OMB NO. 1105-0008

 

 

INJURY, OR DEATH

reverse side and supply information requested on both sides of this

 

 

 

 

 

form. Use additional sheet(s) if necessary. See reverse side for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

additional instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Submit to Appropriate Federal Agency:

 

2. Name, address of claimant, and claimant's personal representative if any.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(See instructions on reverse). Number, Street, City, State and Zip code.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT

4. DATE OF BIRTH

5. MARITAL STATUS

6. DATE AND DAY OF ACCIDENT

7. TIME (A.M. OR P.M.)

 

 

MILITARY

 

CIVILIAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. BASIS OF CLAIM (State in detail the known facts and circumstances attending the damage, injury, or death, identifying persons and property involved, the place of occurrence and the cause thereof. Use additional pages if necessary).

9.

 

 

PROPERTY DAMAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER, IF OTHER THAN CLAIMANT (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPERTY, NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE AND THE LOCATION OF WHERE THE PROPERTY MAY BE INSPECTED.

(See instructions on reverse side).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

 

 

PERSONAL INJURY/WRONGFUL DEATH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF EACH INJURY OR CAUSE OF DEATH, WHICH FORMS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM. IF OTHER THAN CLAIMANT, STATE THE NAME

OF THE INJURED PERSON OR DECEDENT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

 

 

WITNESSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. (See instructions on reverse).

 

 

AMOUNT OF CLAIM (in dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12a. PROPERTY DAMAGE

12b. PERSONAL INJURY

 

12c. WRONGFUL DEATH

 

12d. TOTAL (Failure to specify may cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

forfeiture of your rights).

 

 

 

 

 

 

I CERTIFY THAT THE AMOUNT OF CLAIM COVERS ONLY DAMAGES AND INJURIES CAUSED BY THE INCIDENT ABOVE AND AGREE TO ACCEPT SAID AMOUNT IN

FULL SATISFACTION AND FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THIS CLAIM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13a. SIGNATURE OF CLAIMANT (See instructions on reverse side).

 

 

13b. PHONE NUMBER OF PERSON SIGNING FORM

14. DATE OF SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

CIVIL PENALTY FOR PRESENTING

 

 

CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR PRESENTING FRAUDULENT

FRAUDULENT CLAIM

 

 

 

CLAIM OR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS

The claimant is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not less than

 

Fine, imprisonment, or both. (See 18 U.S.C. 287, 1001.)

$5,000 and not more than $10,000, plus 3 times the amount of damages sustained

 

 

 

 

 

by the Government. (See 31 U.S.C. 3729).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized for Local Reproduction

 

 

NSN 7540-00-634-4046

 

STANDARD FORM 95 (REV. 2/2007)

Previous Edition is not Usable

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESCRIBED BY DEPT. OF JUSTICE

95-109

 

 

 

 

 

 

28 CFR 14.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSURANCE COVERAGE

In order that subrogation claims may be adjudicated, it is essential that the claimant provide the following information regarding the insurance coverage of the vehicle or property.

15. Do you carry accident Insurance?

 

Yes If yes, give name and address of insurance company (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code) and policy number.

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

16. Have you filed a claim with your insurance carrier in this instance, and if so, is it full coverage or deductible?

 

Yes

 

No

17. If deductible, state amount.

18. If a claim has been filed with your carrier, what action has your insurer taken or proposed to take with reference to your claim? (It is necessary that you ascertain these facts).

19. Do you carry public liability and property damage insurance?

 

Yes If yes, give name and address of insurance carrier (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code).

 

No

INSTRUCTIONS

Claims presented under the Federal Tort Claims Act should be submitted directly to the "appropriate Federal agency" whose employee(s) was involved in the incident. If the incident involves more than one claimant, each claimant should submit a separate claim form.

Complete all items - Insert the word NONE where applicable.

A CLAIM SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN PRESENTED WHEN A FEDERAL AGENCY RECEIVES FROM A CLAIMANT, HIS DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT, OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE, AN EXECUTED STANDARD FORM 95 OR OTHER WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF AN INCIDENT, ACCOMPANIED BY A CLAIM FOR MONEY

Failure to completely execute this form or to supply the requested material within two years from the date the claim accrued may render your claim invalid. A claim is deemed presented when it is received by the appropriate agency, not when it is mailed.

If instruction is needed in completing this form, the agency listed in item #1 on the reverse side may be contacted. Complete regulations pertaining to claims asserted under the Federal Tort Claims Act can be found in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 14. Many agencies have published supplementing regulations. If more than one agency is involved, please state each agency.

The claim may be filled by a duly authorized agent or other legal representative, provided evidence satisfactory to the Government is submitted with the claim establishing express authority to act for the claimant. A claim presented by an agent or legal representative must be presented in the name of the claimant. If the claim is signed by the agent or legal representative, it must show the title or legal capacity of the person signing and be accompanied by evidence of his/her authority to present a claim on behalf of the claimant as agent, executor, administrator, parent, guardian or other representative.

If claimant intends to file for both personal injury and property damage, the amount for each must be shown in item number 12 of this form.

DAMAGES IN A SUM CERTAIN FOR INJURY TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED BY REASON OF THE INCIDENT. THE CLAIM MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AGENCY WITHIN TWO YEARS AFTER THE CLAIM ACCRUES.

The amount claimed should be substantiated by competent evidence as follows:

(a)In support of the claim for personal injury or death, the claimant should submit a written report by the attending physician, showing the nature and extent of the injury, the nature and extent of treatment, the degree of permanent disability, if any, the prognosis, and the period of hospitalization, or incapacitation, attaching itemized bills for medical, hospital, or burial expenses actually incurred.

(b)In support of claims for damage to property, which has been or can be economically repaired, the claimant should submit at least two itemized signed statements or estimates by reliable, disinterested concerns, or, if payment has been made, the itemized signed receipts evidencing payment.

(c)In support of claims for damage to property which is not economically repairable, or if the property is lost or destroyed, the claimant should submit statements as to the original cost of the property, the date of purchase, and the value of the property, both before and after the accident. Such statements should be by disinterested competent persons, preferably reputable dealers or officials familiar with the type of property damaged, or by two or more competitive bidders, and should be certified as being just and correct.

(d)Failure to specify a sum certain will render your claim invalid and may result in forfeiture of your rights.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

This Notice is provided in accordance with the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3), and concerns the information requested in the letter to which this Notice is attached.

A.Authority: The requested information is solicited pursuant to one or more of the

following: 5 U.S.C. 301, 28 U.S.C. 501 et seq., 28 U.S.C. 2671 et seq., 28 C.F.R. Part 14.

B.Principal Purpose: The information requested is to be used in evaluating claims.

C.Routine Use: See the Notices of Systems of Records for the agency to whom you are submitting this form for this information.

D.Effect of Failure to Respond: Disclosure is voluntary. However, failure to supply the requested information or to execute the form may render your claim "invalid."

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT NOTICE

This notice is solely for the purpose of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 6 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Torts Branch, Attention: Paperwork Reduction Staff, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530 or to the Office of Management and Budget. Do not mail completed form(s) to these addresses.

STANDARD FORM 95 REV. (2/2007) BACK

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