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title: How Do I Claim Property Damage Caused by a Government Vehicle in San Diego?
slug: san-diego-government-vehicle-damage-claims
article_type: Help Article
keywords: government vehicle, claim process
url: https://www.sandiego.gov/riskmanagement/services/liability
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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To claim property damage caused by a government vehicle, you must file a claim with the City or County Risk Management within six months of the accident. Include detailed damage estimates and supportive documentation as per government risk management protocols.sandiego+1