Writing Effective Counter Demands.

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What can be considered a counter-demand in a personal injury case?

  • A letter sent before the initial demand
  • A letter sent after the initial demand supplementing information
  • A letter sent after the initial demand providing a counteroffer (correct)
  • All of the above

When can a demand be considered “expired” or “terminated”?

  • After the expiration date and hour arrives (correct)
  • After receiving a counteroffer from the plaintiff
  • When the defendant doesn't respond immediately
  • None of the above

Which department handles the preparation of a simplified counter-demand using FV forms?

  • Case Managers (correct)
  • Litigation
  • Demand Writers
  • None of the above

What distinguishes a supplement demand from a counter demand?

<p>Supplements solely provide new information without making an offer by themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A supplement demand can be sent after the expiration of the initial demand without requiring an extension.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expiration of a demand ONLY occurs if the defendant outright denies the demand.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should you request a counter-demand from the demand writers department?

<p>Through a task on Filevine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most adjusters calculate their offers from Colossus, which doesn’t usually account for pain and suffering in settlements.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Case Managers should engage with the adjuster's __________ to escalate communication in justifiable scenarios.

<p>supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case a counter-demand fails to settle the case, it is advisable to review the case for referral or drop.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you request a counter demand in FV, you must specify the intention, tone, and _____________ for the demand.

<p>strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a nice adjuster who is requesting the marital status of the client before sending the dec pages and before the expiration of the last demand, what type of counter-demand should we send?

<p>Nice supplement demand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would youinclude in the counter-demand of a case in which the defendant is low-balling us because of a supposed prior accident? Assuming that the prior accident is minimal and the client was discharged after only chiro

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

SIU means Settlement Initiation Unit.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What letter would you send after a UM adjuster low-balled us with their offer?

<p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Counter-demand in a personal injury case

A letter responding to an initial demand with a counteroffer.

Demand expiration

A demand stops being valid after a specified date and time.

Counter-demand preparation department

Case Managers prepare simplified counter demands using FV forms.

Supplement demand vs. counter-demand

Supplement demands offer new information, while counter-demands offer a settlement.

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Supplement demand extension

False: A supplement demand can be sent without extension after the initial demand expires.

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Demand expiration by denial

False: A demand expires regardless of whether the defendant denies it.

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Requesting a counter-demand

Request a counter-demand through a task on Filevine.

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Adjuster offer calculation

Adjusters often calculate offers without fully considering pain and suffering.

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Escalating communication

Contact the adjuster's supervisor to improve communication.

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Unsuccessful counter-demand review

Review for referral or dismissal if the counter-demand fails.

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Counter-demand specifications

Specify intention, tone, and strategy when requesting a counter-demand using FV.

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Low-balling defendant (prior accident)

Include reasons to dispute a low offer due to a prior, minor accident.

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Letter after a low offer

No specific letter type is mentioned; the context needs more refinement.

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SIU meaning

False. SIU does not stand for Settlement Initiation Unit.

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Nice adjuster, marital status

Send a "nice supplement demand" if an adjuster asks for marital status prior to last demand expiration and before dec pages are sent.

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