The Risk Management Division administers insurance programs to include Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Property/Vehicle Damage and has the responsibility of minimizing the adverse effects of losses to the City. 

The division also processes liability claims, which are brought against the City and recovers losses for damage to City property.

Persons wishing to file a claim for damages against the City of Tulare must complete and timely submit a "Claim for Damages" form.  You may access the claim from by clicking on the link below or by visiting the City of Tulare Risk Management Division on the second floor of City Hall located at: 411 E. Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274.

City of Tulare Claim Form

Your claim must be filed within six months of the date of the incident (Government Code 911.2). Complete the claim form in its entirety and return to the address at the top of the claim form.  Your claim will be forwarded to the Claims Administrator for review and it will either be settled or denied.  You will be notified by mail of the decision, usually within 45 days of receipt of your claim.

If your claim is denied, you will have six months from the date of denial to initiate an action against the City (Government Code 945.6).

For further information, please contact Risk Management at (559) 684-4202.