Presenting Standard Tort Claims to the State of Washington

Chapter 4.92 RCW requires OFM's Risk Management Division (RMD) to receive and process citizen's standard tort claims against Washington State. The Self-Insurance Liability Program (SLIP) sets agency premiums and pays approved claims filed against state agencies. RMD objectively determines the state's liability for claimed injuries. It fairly compensates claimants for damages when liability is supported, and denies claims when liability is unsupported. RMD recognizes its stewardship role in protecting state resources by striving for efficient and timely service to citizens.

Presenting a Standard Tort Claim to RMD

Completing the Standard Tort Claim Form

The Standard Tort Claim Packet includes the Standard Tort Claim form which must be presented to the state. You can present it in person at the RMD office or mail it to RMD. RMD acknowledges receipt of a Standard Tort Claim by letter to the Claimant. For claim follow-up or acknowledgement questions, call 360-902-7303.

IMPORTANT:

  • State law requires an original signature on the Standard Tort Claim form. This means Standard Tort Claim forms cannot be submitted electronically (fax or e-mail). See presenting information below.
  • The Standard Tort Claim form must be signed by the Claimant; or by a person holding a written power of attorney from the Claimant; or by the attorney in fact for the Claimant; or by an attorney admitted to practice in Washington State on the Claimant's behalf; or by a court-approved guardian ad litem on behalf of the Claimant.
  • The length of the Standard Tort Claim investigation varies greatly depending on the complexity of the issues and the availability of documents and witnesses to support causation and damages. A Standard Tort Claim can be resolved and closed quicker when all relevant information and documents are provided initially for the investigator's consideration.

Present in Person or Mail the Standard Tort Claim Form and Supporting Documents to:

    Risk Management Division
    Office of Financial Management
    General Administration Building, Room 300
    210 11th Avenue SW
    P.O. Box 41027
    Olympia, WA 98504-1027

    Business hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    The RMD office is closed on weekends and official state holidays.

FOR WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY - State Vehicle Drivers

State Employee-State Vehicle Accident/Collision Reporting:

State employees must report their involvement in vehicle accidents or collisions while driving in a state vehicle on state business by completing the State Driver Vehicle Collision Report (State Form 137).

Mail the completed State Driver Vehicle Accident/Collision Report form and supporting documents to:

    Risk Management Division
    Office of Financial Management
    General Administration Building, Room 300
    210 11th Avenue SW
    P.O. Box 41027
    Olympia, WA 98504-1027