a written notice of a plaintiff's claim against the government

Notification to an insurance company that an injury has been sustained and that the injured is filing a claim in which he or she is requesting monetary recovery for damages from the injury. Also refers to formal notice to a municipality or agency thereof, which is a condition precedent (requirement) to filing a lawsuit.

Claimant's written notice alleging a compensable work-related injury or occupational disease and claiming workers' compensation benefits for such. The Workers' Compensation Commission Form 30C serves as a proper written notice of claim.

A form lodged with Workcover, a defendant or an insurance company communicating a plaintiff's intention to claim.

a paper required to be sent to the city or a public authority when a person claims a city agency, official, or employee of a public authority caused the person damage. The notice of claim informs the city or public authority of the nature of the claim within a short time after it occurs. A notice of claim must be timely sent to the city or public authority prior to filing a lawsuit.