If any New Jersey citizens encountered damages during Thursday’s snow storm on a State Highway, you may need this form:

Property Damage Claim-Short Form

Terrance Little, Claims Investigator 3
Main Reception Line: (609) 292-4347
Fax: (609) 984-8486

The State of New Jersey does not carry public liability insurance and is self-administered for tort claims. The Tort Section manages, investigates and adjusts claims made against the State of New Jersey, its departments and agencies, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 59:1-1, et seq. a/k/a the New Jersey Tort and Contractual Liability Act. The Section makes a determination of liability and damages pursuant to the provisions, defenses and immunities afforded to the State under Title 59.

Title 59 represents the legislative response to a New Jersey Supreme Court decision which abrogated the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Its purpose was to re-establish immunity of all public entities in New Jersey, based on the legislative balance of interests of the individual claimant and the taxpayers of the State of New Jersey. Litigation support is provided by the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Law.

The Tort Section also files claims on behalf of the State of New Jersey against private entities, individuals, and other public entities to recover damages incurred as a result of their negligent acts.

This form is the first line of defense in tort actions filed against the State. It administers, investigates and adjusts a majority of the civil claims and actions filed against the State, its departments and agencies. This form ensures that meritorious claims are reasonably settled in an expeditious fashion (within the 6 month “grace” period under N.J.S.A. 59:8-3) and that unfounded claims are denied accordingly by asserting the applicable immunities and defenses afforded under Title 59, so as to avoid or minimize unnecessary litigation. To file a claim, please complete the appropriate form found on our home page.

Property Damage Claim-Short Form