Claims
General Damage Claims
To file a claim against the City, you must submit a letter in writing that includes the following information:
- Date and time of the incident
- Provide the exact location (name of street and closest house / business number)
- Reason for your claim and how the incident occurred
- Submit any estimates / paid invoices with your letter
- Whether or not you have contacted the Police, Public Works, or another appropriate department
- Your name, address, and telephone number
Note: Your letter must have an original signature (no copies or faxes are accepted).
How to Submit Your Claim
Please mail or hand-deliver your letter and documents to:
City Clerk
City of Bristol
111 N. Main St.
Bristol, CT 06010
Mail Box Claim Procedures
If your mailbox was damaged by a City truck, call the Public Works Department at (860) 584-6125 and ask to be placed on a repair list. When weather permitting, a standard post and galvanized mailbox will be installed.
If you prefer to repair/replace your damaged mailbox and/or post, a claim needs to be filed against the City by submitting a letter in writing which includes the following information:
- Date and time of the incident
- Provide the exact location
- Whether or not you have contacted the Public Works Department regarding the problem
- Your name, address, and telephone number
Note: Your letter must have an original signature (no copies are accepted).
Please mail or hand-deliver your letter and documents to the City Clerk's Office (see address above). Your claim will be addressed by the Miscellaneous Matters Committee of the
Public Works Board.