Saturday, September 10, 2011

HOW TO: Write a Demand Letter & Settle Your Car Insurance Claim

Here is an excerpt from a new blog post at GreggMarcus.com:
If you’ve been waiting to settle a car accident claim and are confident about how much you think your claim is worth, you can preempt the adjuster’s settlement offer with your own settlement proposal, also known as a demand letter. This letter would outline fault (if this is an issue in your claim), damages and ask for a specific dollar amount to settle your claim. In this post, Gregg S. Marcus, a Long Island Insurance Executive, explains the most important elements to include in a convincing demand letter:

YOUR SIDE OF THE INCIDENT:
Write a concise account of the accident. Make sure to refer to any notes you have, police reports, witness reports, relevant laws or other records. Keep it short and simple and stick to the facts.
To read this post in it's entirety, click here to visit the Gregg Marcus official website.