Understand What a Demand Letter Is For

On Behalf of | Jul 8, 2017 | Car Accidents

One of the things that you might have to do when you are injured in a car accident is send a demand letter to an insurance company. This is a way that you can try to get the money that you had to spend on various aspects of the accident.

When you write out the demand letter, it should be worded appropriately. You have to make sure that it provides the necessary information that will make the company pay the demands that you are making.

While you might not get exactly what you demand in the letter, this is usually the first step toward working out a settlement with the other side of the case. With this in mind, you should make sure that you leave some room for negotiations, but your claim can’t be outrageous.

Another consideration that you have is when to send this letter. Ideally, you will wait until your condition is stable or until you are almost done with the treatments that you need in connection with the accident. This isn’t always possible, so make sure you think carefully about the timing of the letter.

Because of the specifics that are required in these demand letters, it is a good idea to make sure that you have all your bases covered. If this letter doesn’t produce the results that you want, you do have the option of seeking compensation through the court system. You should be prepared to face a jury of your peers to try to get what you want. Being ready for this might help you out if it comes to this.

Source: FindLaw, “What Is a Demand Letter?,” accessed July 05, 2017

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