20 CFR 429.103 – Who may file my claim?
(a) Claims for damage to or loss of property. If you are the owner of the property interest that is the subject of the claim, you, your duly authorized agent, or your legal representative may file the claim.
Terms Used In 20 CFR 429.103
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(b) Claims for personal injury. If you suffered the injury, you, your duly authorized agent, or your legal representative may file the claim.
(c) Claims based on death. The executor or administrator of your estate or any other person legally entitled to do so may file the claim.
(d) Claims for loss wholly compensated by an insurer with the rights of a subrogee. The insurer may file the claim. When an insurer presents a claim asserting the rights of a subrogee, the insurer must present with the claim appropriate evidence that it has the rights of a subrogee.
(e) Claims for loss partially compensated by an insurer with the rights of a subrogee. You and the insurer may file, jointly or separately. When an insurer presents a claim asserting the rights of a subrogee, the insurer must present with the claim appropriate evidence that it has the rights of a subrogee.
(f) Claims by authorized agents or other legal representatives. Your duly authorized agent or other legal representative may submit your claim, provided satisfactory evidence is submitted establishing that person has express authority to act on your behalf. A claim presented by an agent or legal representative must be presented in your name. If the claim is signed by the agent or legal representative, it must show the person’s title or legal capacity and must be accompanied by evidence that the person has the authority to file the claim on your behalf as agent, executor, administrator, parent, guardian or other representative.