Demand Letter

200badmit you owe some or all of the money. deny you owe the money and explain why you don't owe it. ask for more information, without admitting or denying you owe the money. offer to pay a different amount. offer to pay some or all of the money in instalments.

Never ignore a demand letter.If you receive one, contact your attorney immediately. Some people think if they don't respond, the sender will go away. This is usually not the case especially if the other party has retained an attorney. Respond and try to resolve the issue or you run the risk of going to court.

Type your letter. Concisely review the main facts. Be polite. Write with your goal in mind. Ask for exactly what you want. Set a deadline. End the letter by stating you will promptly pursue legal remedies if the other party does not meet your demand. Make and keep copies.

Establish facts. Don't assume everyone knows the facts. Refer to evidence. If there's evidence (like a contract), you don't need to include it, but you should refer to it. Make a demand. Be specific as to what you want. Set a deadline and establish method of payment. Offer a consequence.

Never ignore a demand letter.If you receive one, contact your attorney immediately. Some people think if they don't respond, the sender will go away. This is usually not the case especially if the other party has retained an attorney. Respond and try to resolve the issue or you run the risk of going to court.

Once you've written your demand letter and sent it on to the insurance company, the response time may vary. Typically, you can expect an answer within a few weeks. However, sometimes this process can take as long as a few months.

Don't Blow It Off. You or your business can suffer consequences from failing to answer a demand letter in a timely fashion. Assess the Validity of the Arguments. Understand the Obligee's Motives. Determine Whether or Not You Need a Lawyer. Respond Formally, Factually, and Professionally. Get Verification of Receipt.

Establish facts. Don't assume everyone knows the facts. Refer to evidence. If there's evidence (like a contract), you don't need to include it, but you should refer to it. Make a demand. Be specific as to what you want. Set a deadline and establish method of payment. Offer a consequence.

After you send a demand letter, one of several things can happen: The insurance company accepts your demand, and the settlement goes forward. You'll receive the compensation you asked for and sign a release of liability in exchange.