The University of Texas System

Reporting Claims (Or Possible Claims) Arising Under Texas Tort Claims Act

Attachment

PRELIMINARY SUMMARY REPORT
POSSIBLE CLAIM UNDER TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT
(CHAPTER 101, TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE)

1. U.T. Institution _____________________________________ Report No. ___________

2. Date of incident causing possible claim _____________________ Time ___________

3. Name and address of possible claimants:

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

4. Names and addresses of all known witnesses:

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

5. If university motor vehicle involved, attach a copy of Accord Form No. 2 prepared for insurance company and list:

a. Make and number of vehicle _________________________________________
b. Name of driver ____________________________________________________
c. Location of incident ________________________________________________
d. Extent of personal injuries to driver and passengers ____________________
_____________________________________________________________________
e. Extent of property damage ___________________________________________
f. Was traffic citation issued? ___ yes ___ no If yes, to whom and for what violation?
_____________________________________________________________________
g. Insurance carrier has been notified: ___ yes ___ no

6. Describe incident: Indicate equipment involved and its condition; identify premises (real or personal property) condition or use involved. For example, if incident involved a "slip and fall," describe the condition of the floor. Attach additional material as needed.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

7. Has possible claimant or representative indicated intention to proceed with legal action? ___ yes ___ no
If yes, explain briefly:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

8. Name of attorney, if known ________________________________________________

Reported by ___________________________________________ Date/Time __________________

Department of Institution _______________________________________________________

Distribution: Original to Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, The University of Texas System; Copy to Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.


Provided by the Office of General Counsel Last Updated: January 26, 2000

Send comments about this page to Onramp@utsystem.edu Attn: Office of General Counsel
The University of Texas System Administration