Notice of Claim

A notice of claim is a legal document that informs a government entity, such as a city or state agency, of a potential lawsuit against them. Many jurisdictions require plaintiffs to file a notice of claim before initiating a lawsuit against a government entity. The notice typically includes details about the incident giving rise to the claim, the damages suffered, and the amount of compensation sought. The purpose of the notice is to give the government entity an opportunity to investigate the claim and potentially resolve it without litigation.