Public Liability of the City
of Las Cruces
The Risk Management Section administers a self-insurance program
for public liability risks, which is supplemented by purchased excess
liability insurance policies. This section provides investigation
and settlements of small claims arising from the City's operation
as a municipality and services to the public. The Risk Management
Section also ensures the public interests are protected with appropriate
insurance policies and recovery of damages to City assets caused
by individuals and outside agencies.
Liability Claim Form
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the form here
All claims against the City of Las Cruces must be made in writing
using the Liability Claim Form and be completed in accordance with
the attached instructions. The form must also be accurately completed,
printed, and signed by the claimant and mailed, faxed (575-528-3679)
or personally delivered to the Risk Management Office at: Suit 126,
680 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
Please allow 30 days for the Risk Management Office to process and
investigate your claim. Be advised that the City is prohibited from
providing legal advice. Claimants should consult an attorney as needed.
Following the receipt of the liability claim the Risk Management
Office will:
- An investigation will be conducted.
- Claims are normally processed within 30 days after the receipt
of the claim form. When filling out the form please be as accurate
as possible and provide the required estimates.
- Ensure written justification for the amount claimed is indicated
on the form:
- Property damage claims require 2 estimates.
- Personal injury claims will require the claimant to sign
a medical release so Risk Management can receive the medical
billings from the treating Doctor and/or medical facility.
Rusty Water Claim Form
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the form here
Following the receipt of the rusty water claim the Risk Management
Office will:
- Investigate the claim.
- Claims are normally processed within 30 days after receipt of
the claim form.
- Ensure estimates for losses are justifiable and accurate.
Instructions for filing a claim aganist the City of Las Cruces
- COMPLETE the Notice of Claim Form. (Please submit your original
copies for verification).
- Attach two (2) estimates for the cost of damage.
- Attach a copy of the police report if one was filed with the
Police Department.
- Attach any other supporting documentation.
- Return to: City of Las Cruces OR Mail
to:
City of Las Cruces
Risk Management Office
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
- If you have any questions feel free to contact us at: Risk Management
(575) 528-3665 Fax: (575) 528-3679
- Once your COMPLETED claim form is received, we will begin processing
your claim.
For additional information please call the City risk management Office
at 528-3665.
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