Mastering Demand Letters

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Which of the following is the purpose of a demand letter in a personal injury claim arising from a car accident?

To officially initiate a lawsuit

To initiate a claim

To threaten the at-fault driver

To negotiate a settlement after the client has completed treatment without having to file a lawsuit (correct)

What should a well-written demand letter include in a personal injury claim arising from a car accident?

The amount of compensation sought

Details of the injuries sustained and medical treatment received

A summary of the accident facts

All of the above (correct)

When should a demand letter be sent to the at-fault driver's insurance company?

After receiving a settlement offer from the insurance company

Once the injured party has finished treatment and all injury-related costs can be reasonably calculated (correct)

Immediately after the accident

After a lawsuit has been initiated

Who typically drafts and sends the demand letter in a personal injury case?

The injured party's attorney Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical structure of a demand letter?

A detailed description of the accident, an explanation of the damages and injuries, a calculation of costs, and the settlement demand, with the medical records, bills and any other relevant information such as police reports attached Signup and view all the answers