An important part of most personal injury claims is the demand letter. A demand letter is a formal, written document clearly stating what the victim wants in compensation. The letter states the basis for the monetary demand and provides the relevant information for the other party to evaluate it. You need a winning demand letter if you’re injured in a personal injury accident. Here’s everything you need to know, explained by our experienced personal injury attorneys.
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What to include in an injury demand letter
To write a winning demand letter, clearly state the following information:
- The date of the accident
- Name of the insured
- Policy number, if available
- What parties were involved in the accident
- Events leading up to and causing the accident
- Detailed information regarding economic damages, broken down by category
- Explanation of non-economic damages
- The victim/claimant’s contact information
In addition to the information above, it may be necessary to attach documentation. Helpful supplements may include verification of injuries, financial losses, and statements that support the basis of non-economic losses. Knowing what information to include and exclude can be tricky. On the one hand, you don’t want to d