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Demand Letter Drafter

After completing medical treatment or reaching maximum medical improvement, when you have all damage figures ready.

Personal InjuryLitigation

The Prompt

Draft a demand letter for the following personal injury case:

Incident type: [e.g., auto accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice]
Date of incident: [DATE]
Liability facts: [DESCRIBE HOW THE DEFENDANT WAS AT FAULT]
Injuries sustained: [LIST ALL INJURIES]
Medical treatment received: [SUMMARIZE TREATMENT]
Medical expenses to date: [TOTAL AND BREAKDOWN]
Lost wages: [AMOUNT AND CALCULATION BASIS]
Other economic damages: [e.g., property damage, out-of-pocket costs]
Pain and suffering factors: [DESCRIBE IMPACT ON DAILY LIFE]
Demand amount: [YOUR TARGET]
Insurance carrier and claim number: [DETAILS]

Structure the letter as follows:
1. Introduction identifying parties and the incident
2. Detailed liability analysis with specific negligent acts
3. Injury narrative — connect the incident to each injury
4. Itemized damages with supporting calculations
5. Pain and suffering argument with specific life impacts
6. Demand amount with response deadline (30 days)
7. Reservation of rights to file suit

Example Output

A 3-5 page demand letter with itemized damages table, liability analysis citing specific negligent conduct, and a persuasive pain and suffering narrative.

Tips

  • Include specific dollar amounts for every damage category — vague demands get lowball responses.
  • Reference the adjuster by name and claim number in the opening paragraph.
  • Attach a damages summary spreadsheet as an exhibit.

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