What to Expect After a General Liability Incident

2. Gather all appropriate information. 

Document the facts surrounding the incident promptly, using the accident reporting form. Be sure to get the names of all involved parties and witnesses and individually record their accounts of the events.

• Take and maintain photos and/or video of the incident, resulting injuries, and any damage, if possible.
• Store the documentation pertaining to the incident, including any photos and videos recording the incident, injuries and/or damage, in a secure place.

3. Contact Travelers or your agent. 

In many cases, just reporting the incident to us and creating a record can prevent lawsuits and avoidable claims. Timely reporting helps us to start working to resolve the issue and defend you proactively, should a claim arise. This can potentially save you time and money, avoid lengthy legal entanglements and help prevent fraud or damage to your reputation.

• You can report a claim any time online, by email at First.Report@travelers.com or by contacting us at 1-800-238-6225. (Note that if you are a new customer, online claim reporting is available 30 days from your policy effective date.)
• In the event of an incident involving a fatality, fire or other catastrophic loss, please be sure to report immediately by phone at 1-800-238-6225.

4. Work with your Claim professional. 

Once the claim is submitted, you will receive a claim number and contact information for the Travelers Claim professional that will handle your claim.

• A Claim professional will contact you to discuss your claim and will support you throughout the process.
• If you have any questions or concerns at any point, contact your Travelers Claim professional directly or check your claim status online.

For additional information on general liability click here. If you would like help preventing premises liability issues like slips, trips and falls, as well as safety risks like fires and assaults, visit our Prepare and Prevent page.